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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.18, 17,007.34 and 3,941.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.18, 17,007.34 and 3,941.21 is: 5,912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.18 : 17,007.34 = 3,941.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.18/17,007.34 = 3,941.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.18x = 17,007.34 × 3,941.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.18x = 67,029,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,029,561.58/11,336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.89

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