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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,617.02, 17,425.26 and 3,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,617.02, 17,425.26 and 3,409.02 is: 5,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,617.02 : 17,425.26 = 3,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,617.02/17,425.26 = 3,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,617.02x = 17,425.26 × 3,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,617.02x = 59,403,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,403,059.85/11,617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.45

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