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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,391.84, 17,085.96 and 3,598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,391.84, 17,085.96 and 3,598.92 is: 5,397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,391.84 : 17,085.96 = 3,598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,391.84/17,085.96 = 3,598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,391.84x = 17,085.96 × 3,598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,391.84x = 61,491,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,491,003.16/11,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.81

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