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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,337.91, 17,007.06 and 3,942.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,337.91, 17,007.06 and 3,942.61 is: 5,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,337.91 : 17,007.06 = 3,942.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,337.91/17,007.06 = 3,942.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,337.91x = 17,007.06 × 3,942.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,337.91x = 67,052,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,052,204.83/11,337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.98

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