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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,397.83, 17,095.03 and 3,605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,397.83, 17,095.03 and 3,605.63 is: 5,407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,397.83 : 17,095.03 = 3,605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,397.83/17,095.03 = 3,605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,397.83x = 17,095.03 × 3,605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,397.83x = 61,638,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,258.53/11,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.90

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