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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.56, 17,023.29 and 3,953.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.56, 17,023.29 and 3,953.77 is: 5,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.56 : 17,023.29 = 3,953.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.56/17,023.29 = 3,953.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.56x = 17,023.29 × 3,953.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.56x = 67,306,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,306,173.30/11,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.81

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