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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.76, 17,091.65 and 3,496.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.76, 17,091.65 and 3,496.37 is: 5,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.76 : 17,091.65 = 3,496.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.76/17,091.65 = 3,496.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.76x = 17,091.65 × 3,496.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.76x = 59,758,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,758,655.59/11,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.32

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