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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.93, 17,095.92 and 3,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.93, 17,095.92 and 3,499.13 is: 5,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.93 : 17,095.92 = 3,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.93/17,095.92 = 3,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.93x = 17,095.92 × 3,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.93x = 59,820,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820,761.07/11,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.85

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