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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,394.94, 17,092.92 and 3,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,394.94, 17,092.92 and 3,496.88 is: 5,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,394.94 : 17,092.92 = 3,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,394.94/17,092.92 = 3,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,394.94x = 17,092.92 × 3,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,394.94x = 59,771,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,771,890.09/11,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.48

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