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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.08, 17,042.52 and 3,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.08, 17,042.52 and 3,463.20 is: 5,195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.08 : 17,042.52 = 3,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.08/17,042.52 = 3,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.08x = 17,042.52 × 3,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.08x = 59,021,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021,655.26/11,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.53

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