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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.38, 17,053.26 and 4,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.38, 17,053.26 and 4,349.76 is: 6,523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.38 : 17,053.26 = 4,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.38/17,053.26 = 4,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.38x = 17,053.26 × 4,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.38x = 74,177,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,177,588.22/11,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.18

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