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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.92, 17,069.60 and 3,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.92, 17,069.60 and 3,586.74 is: 5,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.92 : 17,069.60 = 3,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.92/17,069.60 = 3,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.92x = 17,069.60 × 3,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.92x = 61,224,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,224,217.10/11,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.97

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