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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.57, 17,042.28 and 3,762.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.57, 17,042.28 and 3,762.17 is: 5,643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.57 : 17,042.28 = 3,762.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.57/17,042.28 = 3,762.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.57x = 17,042.28 × 3,762.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.57x = 64,115,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,115,869.34/11,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.72

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