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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.92, 17,068.10 and 3,585.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.92, 17,068.10 and 3,585.74 is: 5,379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.92 : 17,068.10 = 3,585.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.92/17,068.10 = 3,585.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.92x = 17,068.10 × 3,585.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.92x = 61,201,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201,685.79/11,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.46

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