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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.22, 17,016.93 and 3,951.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.22, 17,016.93 and 3,951.77 is: 5,925.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.22 : 17,016.93 = 3,951.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.22/17,016.93 = 3,951.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.22x = 17,016.93 × 3,951.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.22x = 67,247,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,247,036.01/11,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.78

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