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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.70, 17,098.95 and 3,607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.70, 17,098.95 and 3,607.30 is: 5,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.70 : 17,098.95 = 3,607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.70/17,098.95 = 3,607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.70x = 17,098.95 × 3,607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.70x = 61,681,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,681,042.34/11,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.71

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