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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.93, 17,042.43 and 3,463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.93, 17,042.43 and 3,463.16 is: 5,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.93 : 17,042.43 = 3,463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.93/17,042.43 = 3,463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.93x = 17,042.43 × 3,463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.93x = 59,020,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,020,661.88/11,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.51

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