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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.81, 17,074.19 and 3,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.81, 17,074.19 and 3,592.23 is: 5,388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.81 : 17,074.19 = 3,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.81/17,074.19 = 3,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.81x = 17,074.19 × 3,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.81x = 61,334,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,334,399.58/11,382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.34

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