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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.40, 17,056.02 and 3,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.40, 17,056.02 and 3,577.28 is: 5,367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.40 : 17,056.02 = 3,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.40/17,056.02 = 3,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.40x = 17,056.02 × 3,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.40x = 61,014,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,159.23/11,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.00

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