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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.34, 17,042.24 and 3,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.34, 17,042.24 and 3,041.35 is: 4,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.34 : 17,042.24 = 3,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.34/17,042.24 = 3,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.34x = 17,042.24 × 3,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.34x = 51,831,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,831,381.62/11,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.08

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