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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.62, 17,050.50 and 3,469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.62, 17,050.50 and 3,469.37 is: 5,203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.62 : 17,050.50 = 3,469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.62/17,050.50 = 3,469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.62x = 17,050.50 × 3,469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.62x = 59,154,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,154,407.93/11,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.31

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