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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,383.64, 17,075.46 and 3,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,383.64, 17,075.46 and 3,592.26 is: 5,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,383.64 : 17,075.46 = 3,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,383.64/17,075.46 = 3,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,383.64x = 17,075.46 × 3,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,383.64x = 61,339,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,339,491.94/11,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.39

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