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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,394.72, 17,094.56 and 3,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,394.72, 17,094.56 and 3,497.28 is: 5,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,394.72 : 17,094.56 = 3,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,394.72/17,094.56 = 3,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,394.72x = 17,094.56 × 3,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,394.72x = 59,784,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,784,462.80/11,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.68

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