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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.71, 16,996.08 and 3,935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.71, 16,996.08 and 3,935.17 is: 5,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.71 : 16,996.08 = 3,935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.71/16,996.08 = 3,935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.71x = 16,996.08 × 3,935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.71x = 66,882,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,882,464.13/11,330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.76

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