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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.72, 17,022.03 and 3,952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.72, 17,022.03 and 3,952.92 is: 5,929.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.72 : 17,022.03 = 3,952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.72/17,022.03 = 3,952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.72x = 17,022.03 × 3,952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.72x = 67,286,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,286,722.83/11,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.54

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