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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.32, 17,082.72 and 3,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.32, 17,082.72 and 3,601.92 is: 5,401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.32 : 17,082.72 = 3,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.32/17,082.72 = 3,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.32x = 17,082.72 × 3,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.32x = 61,530,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530,590.82/11,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.06

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