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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,349.97, 17,028.03 and 3,954.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,349.97, 17,028.03 and 3,954.85 is: 5,933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,349.97 : 17,028.03 = 3,954.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,349.97/17,028.03 = 3,954.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,349.97x = 17,028.03 × 3,954.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,349.97x = 67,343,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,343,304.45/11,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.35

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