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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,381.28, 17,069.58 and 3,482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,381.28, 17,069.58 and 3,482.46 is: 5,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,381.28 : 17,069.58 = 3,482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,381.28/17,069.58 = 3,482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,381.28x = 17,069.58 × 3,482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,381.28x = 59,444,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,444,129.57/11,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.97

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