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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.84, 17,081.46 and 3,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.84, 17,081.46 and 3,595.92 is: 5,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.84 : 17,081.46 = 3,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.84/17,081.46 = 3,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.84x = 17,081.46 × 3,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.84x = 61,423,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,423,563.64/11,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.31

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