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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.28, 17,044.88 and 3,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.28, 17,044.88 and 3,155.28 is: 4,732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.28 : 17,044.88 = 3,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.28/17,044.88 = 3,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.28x = 17,044.88 × 3,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.28x = 53,781,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,781,368.97/11,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.91

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