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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.43, 17,007.39 and 3,939.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.43, 17,007.39 and 3,939.83 is: 5,910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.43 : 17,007.39 = 3,939.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.43/17,007.39 = 3,939.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.43x = 17,007.39 × 3,939.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.43x = 67,006,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,006,140.31/11,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.69

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