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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.81, 17,043.78 and 3,464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.81, 17,043.78 and 3,464.02 is: 5,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.81 : 17,043.78 = 3,464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.81/17,043.78 = 3,464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.81x = 17,043.78 × 3,464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.81x = 59,039,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039,994.80/11,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.81

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