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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,390.67, 17,086.64 and 3,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,390.67, 17,086.64 and 3,598.88 is: 5,398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,390.67 : 17,086.64 = 3,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,390.67/17,086.64 = 3,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,390.67x = 17,086.64 × 3,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,390.67x = 61,492,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492,663.54/11,390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.51

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