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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.61, 17,058.66 and 3,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.61, 17,058.66 and 3,579.40 is: 5,369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.61 : 17,058.66 = 3,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.61/17,058.66 = 3,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.61x = 17,058.66 × 3,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.61x = 61,059,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,059,767.60/11,370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.96

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