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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.44, 17,034.90 and 3,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.44, 17,034.90 and 3,955.90 is: 5,936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.44 : 17,034.90 = 3,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.44/17,034.90 = 3,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.44x = 17,034.90 × 3,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.44x = 67,388,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388,360.91/11,351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.55

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