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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.80, 17,084.04 and 3,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.80, 17,084.04 and 3,068.80 is: 4,603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.80 : 17,084.04 = 3,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.80/17,084.04 = 3,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.80x = 17,084.04 × 3,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.80x = 52,427,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427,501.95/11,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.43

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