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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,394.32, 17,093.88 and 3,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,394.32, 17,093.88 and 3,602 is: 5,403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,394.32 : 17,093.88 = 3,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,394.32/17,093.88 = 3,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,394.32x = 17,093.88 × 3,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,394.32x = 61,572,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,572,155.76/11,394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.76

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