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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,402.20, 17,101.59 and 3,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,402.20, 17,101.59 and 3,610 is: 5,414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,402.20 : 17,101.59 = 3,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,402.20/17,101.59 = 3,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,402.20x = 17,101.59 × 3,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,402.20x = 61,736,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736,739.90/11,402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.46

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