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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,407.42, 17,109.91 and 3,615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,407.42, 17,109.91 and 3,615.63 is: 5,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,407.42 : 17,109.91 = 3,615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,407.42/17,109.91 = 3,615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,407.42x = 17,109.91 × 3,615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,407.42x = 61,863,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863,103.89/11,407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.06

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