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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.15, 17,045.96 and 3,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.15, 17,045.96 and 3,570.96 is: 5,357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.15 : 17,045.96 = 3,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.15/17,045.96 = 3,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.15x = 17,045.96 × 3,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.15x = 60,870,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,870,444.47/11,362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.30

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