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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.95, 17,095.51 and 3,605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.95, 17,095.51 and 3,605.77 is: 5,408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.95 : 17,095.51 = 3,605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.95/17,095.51 = 3,605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.95x = 17,095.51 × 3,605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.95x = 61,642,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642,386.52/11,396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.67

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