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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.70, 17,097.45 and 3,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.70, 17,097.45 and 3,606.30 is: 5,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.70 : 17,097.45 = 3,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.70/17,097.45 = 3,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.70x = 17,097.45 × 3,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.70x = 61,658,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658,533.94/11,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.21

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