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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.66, 17,057.52 and 3,581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.66, 17,057.52 and 3,581.54 is: 5,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.66 : 17,057.52 = 3,581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.66/17,057.52 = 3,581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.66x = 17,057.52 × 3,581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.66x = 61,092,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092,190.18/11,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.85

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