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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.60, 17,020.49 and 3,954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.60, 17,020.49 and 3,954.15 is: 5,929.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.60 : 17,020.49 = 3,954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.60/17,020.49 = 3,954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.60x = 17,020.49 × 3,954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.60x = 67,301,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,301,570.53/11,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.34

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