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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.63, 17,062.74 and 3,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.63, 17,062.74 and 3,580.62 is: 5,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.63 : 17,062.74 = 3,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.63/17,062.74 = 3,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.63x = 17,062.74 × 3,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.63x = 61,095,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,095,188.10/11,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.65

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