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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,604.52, 17,409.64 and 3,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,604.52, 17,409.64 and 3,396.52 is: 5,095.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,604.52 : 17,409.64 = 3,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,604.52/17,409.64 = 3,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,604.52x = 17,409.64 × 3,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,604.52x = 59,132,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,132,190.45/11,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.62

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