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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.96, 17,069.98 and 3,586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.96, 17,069.98 and 3,586.92 is: 5,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.96 : 17,069.98 = 3,586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.96/17,069.98 = 3,586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.96x = 17,069.98 × 3,586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.96x = 61,228,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,228,652.66/11,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.34

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