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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.30, 17,042.10 and 3,570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.30, 17,042.10 and 3,570.12 is: 5,355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.30 : 17,042.10 = 3,570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.30/17,042.10 = 3,570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.30x = 17,042.10 × 3,570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.30x = 60,842,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,842,342.05/11,361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.23

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