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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,365.48, 17,041.40 and 4,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,365.48, 17,041.40 and 4,346.02 is: 6,516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,365.48 : 17,041.40 = 4,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,365.48/17,041.40 = 4,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,365.48x = 17,041.40 × 4,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,365.48x = 74,062,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,062,305.54/11,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.42

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