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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,421.68, 17,134.35 and 3,522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,421.68, 17,134.35 and 3,522.33 is: 5,284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,421.68 : 17,134.35 = 3,522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,421.68/17,134.35 = 3,522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,421.68x = 17,134.35 × 3,522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,421.68x = 60,352,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,352,835.04/11,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.06

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