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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,369.58, 17,056.87 and 3,472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,369.58, 17,056.87 and 3,472.76 is: 5,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,369.58 : 17,056.87 = 3,472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,369.58/17,056.87 = 3,472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,369.58x = 17,056.87 × 3,472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,369.58x = 59,234,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,234,321.89/11,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.90

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