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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,709.23, 17,564.76 and 3,389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,709.23, 17,564.76 and 3,389.37 is: 5,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,709.23 : 17,564.76 = 3,389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,709.23/17,564.76 = 3,389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,709.23x = 17,564.76 × 3,389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,709.23x = 59,533,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533,527.22/11,709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.32

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