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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,342.88, 17,016.14 and 3,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,342.88, 17,016.14 and 3,949.44 is: 5,924.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,342.88 : 17,016.14 = 3,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,342.88/17,016.14 = 3,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,342.88x = 17,016.14 × 3,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,342.88x = 67,204,204.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,204,204.21/11,342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.79

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