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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.66, 17,029.26 and 3,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.66, 17,029.26 and 3,952.12 is: 5,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.66 : 17,029.26 = 3,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.66/17,029.26 = 3,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.66x = 17,029.26 × 3,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.66x = 67,301,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,301,679.03/11,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.89

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