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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361, 17,041.62 and 3,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361, 17,041.62 and 3,153 is: 4,729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361 : 17,041.62 = 3,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361/17,041.62 = 3,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361x = 17,041.62 × 3,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361x = 53,732,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,732,227.86/11,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.53

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