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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.62, 17,014.66 and 3,946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.62, 17,014.66 and 3,946.32 is: 5,920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.62 : 17,014.66 = 3,946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.62/17,014.66 = 3,946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.62x = 17,014.66 × 3,946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.62x = 67,145,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,145,283.19/11,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.26

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