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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,734.88, 17,601.44 and 3,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,734.88, 17,601.44 and 3,414.96 is: 5,122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,734.88 : 17,601.44 = 3,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,734.88/17,601.44 = 3,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,734.88x = 17,601.44 × 3,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,734.88x = 60,108,213.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,213.54/11,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.18

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