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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.88, 17,113.94 and 3,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.88, 17,113.94 and 3,618.30 is: 5,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.88 : 17,113.94 = 3,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.88/17,113.94 = 3,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.88x = 17,113.94 × 3,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.88x = 61,923,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,923,428.76/11,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.65

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