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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.34, 17,443.96 and 3,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.34, 17,443.96 and 3,311.10 is: 4,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.34 : 17,443.96 = 3,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.34/17,443.96 = 3,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.34x = 17,443.96 × 3,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.34x = 57,758,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,758,687.68/11,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.21

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