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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.33, 17,094.28 and 3,605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.33, 17,094.28 and 3,605.13 is: 5,407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.33 : 17,094.28 = 3,605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.33/17,094.28 = 3,605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.33x = 17,094.28 × 3,605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.33x = 61,627,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627,007.17/11,397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.15

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