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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,380.32, 17,069.28 and 3,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,380.32, 17,069.28 and 3,589.20 is: 5,383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,380.32 : 17,069.28 = 3,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,380.32/17,069.28 = 3,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,380.32x = 17,069.28 × 3,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,380.32x = 61,265,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265,059.78/11,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.42

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