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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.95, 17,091.96 and 3,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.95, 17,091.96 and 3,496.56 is: 5,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.95 : 17,091.96 = 3,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.95/17,091.96 = 3,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.95x = 17,091.96 × 3,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.95x = 59,763,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,763,063.66/11,392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.62

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