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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.46, 17,059.68 and 3,474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.46, 17,059.68 and 3,474.63 is: 5,212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.46 : 17,059.68 = 3,474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.46/17,059.68 = 3,474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.46x = 17,059.68 × 3,474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.46x = 59,276,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,276,075.92/11,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.71

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