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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,365.08, 17,050.02 and 3,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,365.08, 17,050.02 and 3,468.20 is: 5,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,365.08 : 17,050.02 = 3,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,365.08/17,050.02 = 3,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,365.08x = 17,050.02 × 3,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,365.08x = 59,132,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,132,879.36/11,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.03

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