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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,353.14, 17,031.51 and 3,955.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,353.14, 17,031.51 and 3,955.53 is: 5,933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,353.14 : 17,031.51 = 3,955.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,353.14/17,031.51 = 3,955.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,353.14x = 17,031.51 × 3,955.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,353.14x = 67,368,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,368,648.75/11,353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.92

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