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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.92, 17,060.64 and 3,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.92, 17,060.64 and 3,474.48 is: 5,212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.92 : 17,060.64 = 3,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.92/17,060.64 = 3,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.92x = 17,060.64 × 3,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.92x = 59,276,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,276,852.47/11,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.56

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