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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.64, 17,094.75 and 3,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.64, 17,094.75 and 3,605.44 is: 5,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.64 : 17,094.75 = 3,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.64/17,094.75 = 3,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.64x = 17,094.75 × 3,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.64x = 61,634,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,634,039.18/11,397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.62

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