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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.68, 17,072.40 and 3,593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.68, 17,072.40 and 3,593.36 is: 5,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.68 : 17,072.40 = 3,593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.68/17,072.40 = 3,593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.68x = 17,072.40 × 3,593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.68x = 61,347,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,347,279.26/11,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.53

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