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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.40, 17,042.08 and 4,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.40, 17,042.08 and 4,436 is: 6,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.40 : 17,042.08 = 4,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.40/17,042.08 = 4,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.40x = 17,042.08 × 4,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.40x = 75,598,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,598,666.88/11,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,653.41

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