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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.96, 17,042.04 and 3,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.96, 17,042.04 and 3,569.52 is: 5,352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.96 : 17,042.04 = 3,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.96/17,042.04 = 3,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.96x = 17,042.04 × 3,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.96x = 60,831,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,831,902.62/11,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.58

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