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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.41, 17,358.45 and 3,779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.41, 17,358.45 and 3,779.02 is: 5,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.41 : 17,358.45 = 3,779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.41/17,358.45 = 3,779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.41x = 17,358.45 × 3,779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.41x = 65,597,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,597,929.72/11,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.46

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