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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,383.58, 17,068.22 and 3,483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,383.58, 17,068.22 and 3,483.48 is: 5,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,383.58 : 17,068.22 = 3,483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,383.58/17,068.22 = 3,483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,383.58x = 17,068.22 × 3,483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,383.58x = 59,456,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,456,803.01/11,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.03

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