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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.58, 17,094.65 and 3,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.58, 17,094.65 and 3,605.38 is: 5,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.58 : 17,094.65 = 3,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.58/17,094.65 = 3,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.58x = 17,094.65 × 3,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.58x = 61,632,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,632,632.76/11,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.52

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