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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,717.40, 17,573.34 and 3,395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,717.40, 17,573.34 and 3,395.22 is: 5,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,717.40 : 17,573.34 = 3,395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,717.40/17,573.34 = 3,395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,717.40x = 17,573.34 × 3,395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,717.40x = 59,665,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,665,355.43/11,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.03

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