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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.20, 17,018.66 and 3,950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.20, 17,018.66 and 3,950.67 is: 5,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.20 : 17,018.66 = 3,950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.20/17,018.66 = 3,950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.20x = 17,018.66 × 3,950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.20x = 67,235,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,235,160.98/11,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.74

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