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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.68, 17,012.76 and 3,941.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.68, 17,012.76 and 3,941.07 is: 5,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.68 : 17,012.76 = 3,941.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.68/17,012.76 = 3,941.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.68x = 17,012.76 × 3,941.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.68x = 67,048,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,048,478.05/11,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.30

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