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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.59, 17,033.72 and 3,955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.59, 17,033.72 and 3,955.11 is: 5,935.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.59 : 17,033.72 = 3,955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.59/17,033.72 = 3,955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.59x = 17,033.72 × 3,955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.59x = 67,370,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,370,216.53/11,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.39

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