Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,600.64, 17,400.96 and 3,392
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,600.64, 17,400.96 and 3,392 is: 5,088
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,600.64 : 17,400.96 = 3,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,600.64/17,400.96 = 3,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,600.64x = 17,400.96 × 3,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,600.64x = 59,024,056.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,024,056.32/11,600.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,088
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