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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.78, 17,049.90 and 3,573.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.78, 17,049.90 and 3,573.59 is: 5,361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.78 : 17,049.90 = 3,573.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.78/17,049.90 = 3,573.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.78x = 17,049.90 × 3,573.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.78x = 60,929,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,929,266.89/11,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.24

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