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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,601.76, 17,405.50 and 3,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,601.76, 17,405.50 and 3,393.76 is: 5,091.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,601.76 : 17,405.50 = 3,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,601.76/17,405.50 = 3,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,601.76x = 17,405.50 × 3,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,601.76x = 59,070,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,070,089.68/11,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.48

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