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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,395.72, 17,093.82 and 3,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,395.72, 17,093.82 and 3,606.76 is: 5,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,395.72 : 17,093.82 = 3,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,395.72/17,093.82 = 3,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,395.72x = 17,093.82 × 3,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,395.72x = 61,653,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653,306.22/11,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.22

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