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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.56, 17,021.79 and 3,952.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.56, 17,021.79 and 3,952.77 is: 5,929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.56 : 17,021.79 = 3,952.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.56/17,021.79 = 3,952.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.56x = 17,021.79 × 3,952.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.56x = 67,283,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,283,220.86/11,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.31

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