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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.20, 17,095.59 and 3,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.20, 17,095.59 and 3,606 is: 5,408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.20 : 17,095.59 = 3,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.20/17,095.59 = 3,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.20x = 17,095.59 × 3,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.20x = 61,646,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,646,697.54/11,398.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.46

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