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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.78, 17,052.85 and 3,575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.78, 17,052.85 and 3,575.59 is: 5,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.78 : 17,052.85 = 3,575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.78/17,052.85 = 3,575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.78x = 17,052.85 × 3,575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.78x = 60,974,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,974,025.72/11,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.23

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