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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.51, 17,068.09 and 3,373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.51, 17,068.09 and 3,373.09 is: 5,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.51 : 17,068.09 = 3,373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.51/17,068.09 = 3,373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.51x = 17,068.09 × 3,373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.51x = 57,572,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,572,264.41/11,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.18

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