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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.42, 17,055.51 and 3,580.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.42, 17,055.51 and 3,580.03 is: 5,369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.42 : 17,055.51 = 3,580.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.42/17,055.51 = 3,580.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.42x = 17,055.51 × 3,580.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.42x = 61,059,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,059,237.47/11,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.53

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