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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.68, 17,110.48 and 3,615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.68, 17,110.48 and 3,615.32 is: 5,423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.68 : 17,110.48 = 3,615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.68/17,110.48 = 3,615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.68x = 17,110.48 × 3,615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.68x = 61,859,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,860.55/11,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.13

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