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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.24, 17,097.36 and 3,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.24, 17,097.36 and 3,607.06 is: 5,410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.24 : 17,097.36 = 3,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.24/17,097.36 = 3,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.24x = 17,097.36 × 3,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.24x = 61,671,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,671,203.36/11,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.59

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