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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.54, 17,044.77 and 3,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.54, 17,044.77 and 3,571.36 is: 5,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.54 : 17,044.77 = 3,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.54/17,044.77 = 3,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.54x = 17,044.77 × 3,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.54x = 60,873,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,873,009.79/11,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.34

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