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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.85, 17,027.87 and 3,954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.85, 17,027.87 and 3,954.23 is: 5,931.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.85 : 17,027.87 = 3,954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.85/17,027.87 = 3,954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.85x = 17,027.87 × 3,954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.85x = 67,332,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,332,009.48/11,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.89

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