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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.12, 17,018.42 and 3,948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.12, 17,018.42 and 3,948.82 is: 5,924.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.12 : 17,018.42 = 3,948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.12/17,018.42 = 3,948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.12x = 17,018.42 × 3,948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.12x = 67,202,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,202,677.26/11,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.01

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