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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.64, 17,056.62 and 3,050.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.64, 17,056.62 and 3,050.69 is: 4,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.64 : 17,056.62 = 3,050.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.64/17,056.62 = 3,050.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.64x = 17,056.62 × 3,050.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.64x = 52,034,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,034,414.18/11,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.40

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