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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.84, 17,091.62 and 3,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.84, 17,091.62 and 3,499.04 is: 5,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.84 : 17,091.62 = 3,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.84/17,091.62 = 3,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.84x = 17,091.62 × 3,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.84x = 59,804,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,804,287.28/11,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.44

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