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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,389.91, 17,084.77 and 3,598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,389.91, 17,084.77 and 3,598.73 is: 5,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,389.91 : 17,084.77 = 3,598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,389.91/17,084.77 = 3,598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,389.91x = 17,084.77 × 3,598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,389.91x = 61,483,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483,370.92/11,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.06

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