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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.22, 17,013.32 and 3,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.22, 17,013.32 and 3,946.24 is: 5,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.22 : 17,013.32 = 3,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.22/17,013.32 = 3,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.22x = 17,013.32 × 3,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.22x = 67,138,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138,643.92/11,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.88

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