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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,399.62, 17,088.50 and 3,602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,399.62, 17,088.50 and 3,602.97 is: 5,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,399.62 : 17,088.50 = 3,602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,399.62/17,088.50 = 3,602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,399.62x = 17,088.50 × 3,602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,399.62x = 61,569,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,569,352.85/11,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.00

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