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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.53, 17,055.51 and 3,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.53, 17,055.51 and 3,577.32 is: 5,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.53 : 17,055.51 = 3,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.53/17,055.51 = 3,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.53x = 17,055.51 × 3,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.53x = 61,013,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,013,017.03/11,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.83

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