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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377, 17,068.38 and 3,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377, 17,068.38 and 3,169 is: 4,754.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377 : 17,068.38 = 3,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377/17,068.38 = 3,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377x = 17,068.38 × 3,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377x = 54,089,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089,696.22/11,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.30

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