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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.61, 17,041.22 and 3,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.61, 17,041.22 and 3,042.48 is: 4,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.61 : 17,041.22 = 3,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.61/17,041.22 = 3,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.61x = 17,041.22 × 3,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.61x = 51,847,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,847,555.81/11,361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.40

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