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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.31, 17,042.88 and 3,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.31, 17,042.88 and 3,041.26 is: 4,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.31 : 17,042.88 = 3,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.31/17,042.88 = 3,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.31x = 17,042.88 × 3,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.31x = 51,831,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,831,813.44/11,361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.13

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