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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.08, 17,052.12 and 3,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.08, 17,052.12 and 3,577.68 is: 5,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.08 : 17,052.12 = 3,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.08/17,052.12 = 3,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.08x = 17,052.12 × 3,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.08x = 61,007,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007,028.68/11,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.52

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