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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.63, 17,059.55 and 3,582.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.63, 17,059.55 and 3,582.05 is: 5,373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.63 : 17,059.55 = 3,582.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.63/17,059.55 = 3,582.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.63x = 17,059.55 × 3,582.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.63x = 61,108,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,108,057.87/11,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.26

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