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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,464.34, 17,190.34 and 3,563.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,464.34, 17,190.34 and 3,563.47 is: 5,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,464.34 : 17,190.34 = 3,563.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,464.34/17,190.34 = 3,563.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,464.34x = 17,190.34 × 3,563.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,464.34x = 61,257,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,260.88/11,464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.29

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