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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.76, 17,005.52 and 3,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.76, 17,005.52 and 3,941.28 is: 5,912.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.76 : 17,005.52 = 3,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.76/17,005.52 = 3,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.76x = 17,005.52 × 3,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.76x = 67,023,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,023,562.46/11,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.06

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