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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,383.55, 17,075.33 and 3,592.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,383.55, 17,075.33 and 3,592.97 is: 5,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,383.55 : 17,075.33 = 3,592.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,383.55/17,075.33 = 3,592.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,383.55x = 17,075.33 × 3,592.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,383.55x = 61,351,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,351,045.09/11,383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.45

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