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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.53, 17,019.92 and 3,951.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.53, 17,019.92 and 3,951.37 is: 5,926.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.53 : 17,019.92 = 3,951.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.53/17,019.92 = 3,951.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.53x = 17,019.92 × 3,951.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.53x = 67,252,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,252,032.44/11,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.58

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