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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,352.87, 17,031.33 and 3,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,352.87, 17,031.33 and 3,955.14 is: 5,933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,352.87 : 17,031.33 = 3,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,352.87/17,031.33 = 3,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,352.87x = 17,031.33 × 3,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,352.87x = 67,361,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,361,294.54/11,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.42

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