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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.71, 17,042.32 and 3,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.71, 17,042.32 and 3,041.73 is: 4,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.71 : 17,042.32 = 3,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.71/17,042.32 = 3,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.71x = 17,042.32 × 3,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.71x = 51,838,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838,136.01/11,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.53

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