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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.46, 17,027.38 and 3,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.46, 17,027.38 and 3,950.88 is: 5,929.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.46 : 17,027.38 = 3,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.46/17,027.38 = 3,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.46x = 17,027.38 × 3,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.46x = 67,273,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,273,135.09/11,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.00

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