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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,510.93, 17,268.36 and 3,611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,510.93, 17,268.36 and 3,611.93 is: 5,418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,510.93 : 17,268.36 = 3,611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,510.93/17,268.36 = 3,611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,510.93x = 17,268.36 × 3,611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,510.93x = 62,372,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,372,021.19/11,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.50

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