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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.70, 17,015.64 and 3,946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.70, 17,015.64 and 3,946.58 is: 5,920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.70 : 17,015.64 = 3,946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.70/17,015.64 = 3,946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.70x = 17,015.64 × 3,946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.70x = 67,153,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,153,584.51/11,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.95

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