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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,383.32, 17,073.78 and 3,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,383.32, 17,073.78 and 3,592.20 is: 5,387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,383.32 : 17,073.78 = 3,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,383.32/17,073.78 = 3,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,383.32x = 17,073.78 × 3,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,383.32x = 61,332,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,332,432.52/11,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.92

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