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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,380.58, 17,063.73 and 3,480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,380.58, 17,063.73 and 3,480.47 is: 5,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,380.58 : 17,063.73 = 3,480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,380.58/17,063.73 = 3,480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,380.58x = 17,063.73 × 3,480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,380.58x = 59,389,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,389,800.35/11,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.52

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