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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.88, 17,056.92 and 3,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.88, 17,056.92 and 3,580.30 is: 5,370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.88 : 17,056.92 = 3,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.88/17,056.92 = 3,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.88x = 17,056.92 × 3,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.88x = 61,068,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,068,805.39/11,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.63

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