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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.44, 17,008.26 and 3,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.44, 17,008.26 and 3,951.82 is: 5,921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.44 : 17,008.26 = 3,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.44/17,008.26 = 3,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.44x = 17,008.26 × 3,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.44x = 67,213,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,213,582.03/11,351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.15

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