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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,441.33, 17,161.82 and 3,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,441.33, 17,161.82 and 3,121.50 is: 4,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,441.33 : 17,161.82 = 3,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,441.33/17,161.82 = 3,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,441.33x = 17,161.82 × 3,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,441.33x = 53,570,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,570,605.52/11,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.20

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