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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.93, 17,016.14 and 3,943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.93, 17,016.14 and 3,943.32 is: 5,917.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.93 : 17,016.14 = 3,943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.93/17,016.14 = 3,943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.93x = 17,016.14 × 3,943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.93x = 67,099,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,099,980.39/11,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.66

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