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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,395.94, 17,094.42 and 3,497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,395.94, 17,094.42 and 3,497.88 is: 5,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,395.94 : 17,094.42 = 3,497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,395.94/17,094.42 = 3,497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,395.94x = 17,094.42 × 3,497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,395.94x = 59,794,229.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794,229.83/11,395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.98

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