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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,384.76, 17,079.64 and 3,487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,384.76, 17,079.64 and 3,487.34 is: 5,231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,384.76 : 17,079.64 = 3,487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,384.76/17,079.64 = 3,487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,384.76x = 17,079.64 × 3,487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,384.76x = 59,562,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,562,511.76/11,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.78

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