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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,394.79, 17,092.07 and 3,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,394.79, 17,092.07 and 3,603.60 is: 5,405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,394.79 : 17,092.07 = 3,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,394.79/17,092.07 = 3,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,394.79x = 17,092.07 × 3,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,394.79x = 61,592,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592,983.45/11,394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.36

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