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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.79, 17,093.48 and 3,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.79, 17,093.48 and 3,604.59 is: 5,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.79 : 17,093.48 = 3,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.79/17,093.48 = 3,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.79x = 17,093.48 × 3,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.79x = 61,615,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615,053.43/11,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.35

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