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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,480.77, 17,221.24 and 3,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,480.77, 17,221.24 and 3,161.24 is: 4,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,480.77 : 17,221.24 = 3,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,480.77/17,221.24 = 3,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,480.77x = 17,221.24 × 3,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,480.77x = 54,440,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,440,443.31/11,480.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.88

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