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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,399.37, 53,102.36 and 11,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,399.37, 53,102.36 and 11,707 is: 17,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,399.37 : 53,102.36 = 11,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,399.37/53,102.36 = 11,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,399.37x = 53,102.36 × 11,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,399.37x = 621,669,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,669,328.52/35,399.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,561.59

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