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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.59, 17,042.58 and 4,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.59, 17,042.58 and 4,344.86 is: 6,517.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.59 : 17,042.58 = 4,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.59/17,042.58 = 4,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.59x = 17,042.58 × 4,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.59x = 74,047,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,047,624.14/11,361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.36

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