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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.66, 17,054.55 and 3,580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.66, 17,054.55 and 3,580.38 is: 5,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.66 : 17,054.55 = 3,580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.66/17,054.55 = 3,580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.66x = 17,054.55 × 3,580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.66x = 61,061,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061,769.73/11,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.70

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