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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.40, 17,053.58 and 4,351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.40, 17,053.58 and 4,351.01 is: 6,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.40 : 17,053.58 = 4,351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.40/17,053.58 = 4,351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.40x = 17,053.58 × 4,351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.40x = 74,200,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,200,258.45/11,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.30

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