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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,383.03, 17,074.55 and 3,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,383.03, 17,074.55 and 3,591.84 is: 5,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,383.03 : 17,074.55 = 3,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,383.03/17,074.55 = 3,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,383.03x = 17,074.55 × 3,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,383.03x = 61,329,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,329,104.48/11,383.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.77

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