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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.45, 17,064.55 and 3,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.45, 17,064.55 and 3,585.25 is: 5,377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.45 : 17,064.55 = 3,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.45/17,064.55 = 3,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.45x = 17,064.55 × 3,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.45x = 61,180,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,180,677.89/11,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.36

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