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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.80, 17,074.80 and 3,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.80, 17,074.80 and 3,591 is: 5,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.80 : 17,074.80 = 3,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.80/17,074.80 = 3,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.80x = 17,074.80 × 3,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.80x = 61,315,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315,606.80/11,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.69

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