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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.78, 17,053.38 and 3,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.78, 17,053.38 and 3,579.60 is: 5,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.78 : 17,053.38 = 3,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.78/17,053.38 = 3,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.78x = 17,053.38 × 3,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.78x = 61,044,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,044,279.05/11,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.52

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