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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.69, 17,021.86 and 3,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.69, 17,021.86 and 3,953.25 is: 5,930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.69 : 17,021.86 = 3,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.69/17,021.86 = 3,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.69x = 17,021.86 × 3,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.69x = 67,291,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,291,668.05/11,346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.51

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