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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.02, 17,072.42 and 3,484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.02, 17,072.42 and 3,484.54 is: 5,226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.02 : 17,072.42 = 3,484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.02/17,072.42 = 3,484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.02x = 17,072.42 × 3,484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.02x = 59,489,496.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489,496.42/11,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.62

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