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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,385.96, 17,079.46 and 3,487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,385.96, 17,079.46 and 3,487.90 is: 5,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,385.96 : 17,079.46 = 3,487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,385.96/17,079.46 = 3,487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,385.96x = 17,079.46 × 3,487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,385.96x = 59,571,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,571,456.26/11,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.01

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