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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,340.29, 17,010.81 and 3,944.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,340.29, 17,010.81 and 3,944.81 is: 5,917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,340.29 : 17,010.81 = 3,944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,340.29/17,010.81 = 3,944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,340.29x = 17,010.81 × 3,944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,340.29x = 67,104,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,328.34/11,340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.34

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