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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.70, 17,096.34 and 3,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.70, 17,096.34 and 3,606.50 is: 5,409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.70 : 17,096.34 = 3,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.70/17,096.34 = 3,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.70x = 17,096.34 × 3,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.70x = 61,657,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,657,950.21/11,398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.21

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