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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,411.70, 17,118.74 and 3,513.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,411.70, 17,118.74 and 3,513.89 is: 5,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,411.70 : 17,118.74 = 3,513.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,411.70/17,118.74 = 3,513.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,411.70x = 17,118.74 × 3,513.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,411.70x = 60,153,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,153,444.95/11,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.21

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