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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.97, 17,031.28 and 3,953.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.97, 17,031.28 and 3,953.49 is: 5,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.97 : 17,031.28 = 3,953.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.97/17,031.28 = 3,953.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.97x = 17,031.28 × 3,953.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.97x = 67,332,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,332,900.13/11,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.96

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