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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,390.84, 17,084.46 and 3,597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,390.84, 17,084.46 and 3,597.92 is: 5,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,390.84 : 17,084.46 = 3,597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,390.84/17,084.46 = 3,597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,390.84x = 17,084.46 × 3,597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,390.84x = 61,468,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468,520.32/11,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.31

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