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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.76, 17,059.28 and 3,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.76, 17,059.28 and 3,475.44 is: 5,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.76 : 17,059.28 = 3,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.76/17,059.28 = 3,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.76x = 17,059.28 × 3,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.76x = 59,288,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,288,504.08/11,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.20

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