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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,343.65, 17,017.31 and 3,950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,343.65, 17,017.31 and 3,950.23 is: 5,925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,343.65 : 17,017.31 = 3,950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,343.65/17,017.31 = 3,950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,343.65x = 17,017.31 × 3,950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,343.65x = 67,222,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,222,226.19/11,343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.98

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