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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.08, 17,095.40 and 3,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.08, 17,095.40 and 3,605.88 is: 5,408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.08 : 17,095.40 = 3,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.08/17,095.40 = 3,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.08x = 17,095.40 × 3,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.08x = 61,643,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643,875.48/11,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.27

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