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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,354.98, 17,027.61 and 3,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,354.98, 17,027.61 and 3,957.25 is: 5,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354.98 : 17,027.61 = 3,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354.98/17,027.61 = 3,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354.98x = 17,027.61 × 3,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354.98x = 67,382,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,382,452.26/11,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.18

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