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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.35, 17,010.39 and 3,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.35, 17,010.39 and 3,950.64 is: 5,922.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.35 : 17,010.39 = 3,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.35/17,010.39 = 3,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.35x = 17,010.39 × 3,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.35x = 67,201,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,201,927.15/11,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,922.78

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