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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.96, 17,011.41 and 3,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.96, 17,011.41 and 3,945.76 is: 5,918.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.96 : 17,011.41 = 3,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.96/17,011.41 = 3,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.96x = 17,011.41 × 3,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.96x = 67,122,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,122,941.12/11,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,918.11

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