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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,369.16, 17,056.44 and 3,577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,369.16, 17,056.44 and 3,577.97 is: 5,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,369.16 : 17,056.44 = 3,577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,369.16/17,056.44 = 3,577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,369.16x = 17,056.44 × 3,577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,369.16x = 61,027,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,473.27/11,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.81

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