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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,340.96, 17,009.91 and 3,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,340.96, 17,009.91 and 3,944.76 is: 5,916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,340.96 : 17,009.91 = 3,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,340.96/17,009.91 = 3,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,340.96x = 17,009.91 × 3,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,340.96x = 67,100,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100,012.57/11,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.61

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