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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,383.52, 17,074.67 and 3,486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,383.52, 17,074.67 and 3,486.05 is: 5,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,383.52 : 17,074.67 = 3,486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,383.52/17,074.67 = 3,486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,383.52x = 17,074.67 × 3,486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,383.52x = 59,523,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,523,050.55/11,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.88

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