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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,400.93, 17,101.53 and 3,607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,400.93, 17,101.53 and 3,607.92 is: 5,411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,400.93 : 17,101.53 = 3,607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,400.93/17,101.53 = 3,607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,400.93x = 17,101.53 × 3,607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,400.93x = 61,700,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,700,952.12/11,400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.92

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