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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.63, 17,114.76 and 3,619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.63, 17,114.76 and 3,619.26 is: 5,429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.63 : 17,114.76 = 3,619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.63/17,114.76 = 3,619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.63x = 17,114.76 × 3,619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.63x = 61,942,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942,766.28/11,408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.47

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