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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,380.74, 17,071.38 and 3,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,380.74, 17,071.38 and 3,595.02 is: 5,392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,380.74 : 17,071.38 = 3,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,380.74/17,071.38 = 3,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,380.74x = 17,071.38 × 3,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,380.74x = 61,371,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,371,952.53/11,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.62

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