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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.88, 17,011.74 and 3,946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.88, 17,011.74 and 3,946.04 is: 5,918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.88 : 17,011.74 = 3,946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.88/17,011.74 = 3,946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.88x = 17,011.74 × 3,946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.88x = 67,129,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,129,006.51/11,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,918.68

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