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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.67, 17,042.47 and 4,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.67, 17,042.47 and 4,436.17 is: 6,654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.67 : 17,042.47 = 4,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.67/17,042.47 = 4,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.67x = 17,042.47 × 4,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.67x = 75,603,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,603,240.44/11,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,654.24

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