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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.13, 17,381.81 and 3,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.13, 17,381.81 and 3,693.26 is: 5,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.13 : 17,381.81 = 3,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.13/17,381.81 = 3,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.13x = 17,381.81 × 3,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.13x = 64,195,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,195,596.29/11,593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.38

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