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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,349.84, 17,032.59 and 3,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,349.84, 17,032.59 and 3,954.36 is: 5,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,349.84 : 17,032.59 = 3,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,349.84/17,032.59 = 3,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,349.84x = 17,032.59 × 3,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,349.84x = 67,352,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,352,992.59/11,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.27

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