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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.36, 17,066.04 and 3,586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.36, 17,066.04 and 3,586.78 is: 5,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.36 : 17,066.04 = 3,586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.36/17,066.04 = 3,586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.36x = 17,066.04 × 3,586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.36x = 61,212,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,212,159.01/11,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.17

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