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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.66, 17,082.98 and 3,597.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.66, 17,082.98 and 3,597.47 is: 5,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.66 : 17,082.98 = 3,597.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.66/17,082.98 = 3,597.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.66x = 17,082.98 × 3,597.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.66x = 61,455,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,455,559.76/11,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.21

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