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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.38, 17,099.10 and 3,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.38, 17,099.10 and 3,606.19 is: 5,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.38 : 17,099.10 = 3,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.38/17,099.10 = 3,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.38x = 17,099.10 × 3,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.38x = 61,662,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,662,560.68/11,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.24

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