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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.23, 17,087.45 and 3,601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.23, 17,087.45 and 3,601.11 is: 5,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.23 : 17,087.45 = 3,601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.23/17,087.45 = 3,601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.23x = 17,087.45 × 3,601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.23x = 61,533,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,533,769.06/11,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.38

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