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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.20, 17,094.09 and 3,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.20, 17,094.09 and 3,605 is: 5,406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.20 : 17,094.09 = 3,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.20/17,094.09 = 3,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.20x = 17,094.09 × 3,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.20x = 61,624,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624,194.45/11,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.96

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