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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.09, 17,048.82 and 3,572.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.09, 17,048.82 and 3,572.91 is: 5,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.09 : 17,048.82 = 3,572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.09/17,048.82 = 3,572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.09x = 17,048.82 × 3,572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.09x = 60,913,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913,814.22/11,364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.20

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