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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,391.35, 17,089.49 and 3,493.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,391.35, 17,089.49 and 3,493.89 is: 5,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,391.35 : 17,089.49 = 3,493.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,391.35/17,089.49 = 3,493.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,391.35x = 17,089.49 × 3,493.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,391.35x = 59,708,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,708,806.95/11,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.59

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