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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,381.48, 17,060.52 and 4,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,381.48, 17,060.52 and 4,359.84 is: 6,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,381.48 : 17,060.52 = 4,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,381.48/17,060.52 = 4,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,381.48x = 17,060.52 × 4,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,381.48x = 74,381,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,381,137.52/11,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.28

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