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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.91, 17,083.82 and 3,597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.91, 17,083.82 and 3,597.72 is: 5,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.91 : 17,083.82 = 3,597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.91/17,083.82 = 3,597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.91x = 17,083.82 × 3,597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.91x = 61,462,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,462,800.89/11,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.72

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