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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,411.91, 17,120.39 and 3,515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,411.91, 17,120.39 and 3,515.13 is: 5,273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,411.91 : 17,120.39 = 3,515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,411.91/17,120.39 = 3,515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,411.91x = 17,120.39 × 3,515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,411.91x = 60,180,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,180,378.93/11,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.47

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