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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,386.08, 17,079.20 and 3,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,386.08, 17,079.20 and 3,595.52 is: 5,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,386.08 : 17,079.20 = 3,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,386.08/17,079.20 = 3,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,386.08x = 17,079.20 × 3,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,386.08x = 61,408,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,408,605.18/11,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.31

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