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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.14, 17,019.36 and 3,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.14, 17,019.36 and 3,951 is: 5,926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.14 : 17,019.36 = 3,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.14/17,019.36 = 3,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.14x = 17,019.36 × 3,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.14x = 67,243,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,243,491.36/11,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.03

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