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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.08, 17,066.52 and 3,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.08, 17,066.52 and 3,585.20 is: 5,378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.08 : 17,066.52 = 3,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.08/17,066.52 = 3,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.08x = 17,066.52 × 3,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.08x = 61,186,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,186,887.50/11,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,378.56

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