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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.69, 17,075.91 and 3,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.69, 17,075.91 and 3,589.68 is: 5,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.69 : 17,075.91 = 3,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.69/17,075.91 = 3,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.69x = 17,075.91 × 3,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.69x = 61,297,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,297,052.61/11,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.11

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