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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,389.83, 17,084.13 and 3,598.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,389.83, 17,084.13 and 3,598.03 is: 5,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,389.83 : 17,084.13 = 3,598.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,389.83/17,084.13 = 3,598.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,389.83x = 17,084.13 × 3,598.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,389.83x = 61,469,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,469,220.13/11,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.85

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