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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.47, 17,015.81 and 3,951.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.47, 17,015.81 and 3,951.02 is: 5,924.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.47 : 17,015.81 = 3,951.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.47/17,015.81 = 3,951.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.47x = 17,015.81 × 3,951.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.47x = 67,229,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,229,828.41/11,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.65

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