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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,691.44, 17,535.05 and 3,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,691.44, 17,535.05 and 3,369.41 is: 5,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,691.44 : 17,535.05 = 3,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,691.44/17,535.05 = 3,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,691.44x = 17,535.05 × 3,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,691.44x = 59,082,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,825.08/11,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.51

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