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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.53, 17,059.04 and 3,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.53, 17,059.04 and 3,472.20 is: 5,208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.53 : 17,059.04 = 3,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.53/17,059.04 = 3,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.53x = 17,059.04 × 3,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.53x = 59,232,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232,398.69/11,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.83

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