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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,450.44, 17,173.68 and 3,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,450.44, 17,173.68 and 3,445.08 is: 5,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,450.44 : 17,173.68 = 3,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,450.44/17,173.68 = 3,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,450.44x = 17,173.68 × 3,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,450.44x = 59,164,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,164,701.49/11,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.02

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