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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.87, 17,041.04 and 3,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.87, 17,041.04 and 3,567.68 is: 5,352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.87 : 17,041.04 = 3,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.87/17,041.04 = 3,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.87x = 17,041.04 × 3,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.87x = 60,796,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,796,977.59/11,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.38

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