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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.77, 17,014.52 and 3,940.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.77, 17,014.52 and 3,940.19 is: 5,911.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.77 : 17,014.52 = 3,940.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.77/17,014.52 = 3,940.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.77x = 17,014.52 × 3,940.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.77x = 67,040,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,040,401.56/11,339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.97

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