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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,389.84, 17,082.96 and 3,596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,389.84, 17,082.96 and 3,596.92 is: 5,394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,389.84 : 17,082.96 = 3,596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,389.84/17,082.96 = 3,596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,389.84x = 17,082.96 × 3,596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,389.84x = 61,446,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,446,040.48/11,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.81

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