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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.53, 17,021.34 and 3,950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.53, 17,021.34 and 3,950.25 is: 5,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.53 : 17,021.34 = 3,950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.53/17,021.34 = 3,950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.53x = 17,021.34 × 3,950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.53x = 67,238,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,238,548.34/11,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.39

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