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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.08, 17,055.12 and 3,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.08, 17,055.12 and 3,579.68 is: 5,369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.08 : 17,055.12 = 3,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.08/17,055.12 = 3,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.08x = 17,055.12 × 3,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.08x = 61,051,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,051,871.96/11,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.52

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