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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.88, 17,036.96 and 3,566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.88, 17,036.96 and 3,566.69 is: 5,350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.88 : 17,036.96 = 3,566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.88/17,036.96 = 3,566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.88x = 17,036.96 × 3,566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.88x = 60,765,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,765,554.86/11,357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.08

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