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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.45, 17,027.85 and 3,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.45, 17,027.85 and 3,953.52 is: 5,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.45 : 17,027.85 = 3,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.45/17,027.85 = 3,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.45x = 17,027.85 × 3,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.45x = 67,319,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,319,843.19/11,347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.59

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