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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.04, 17,027.70 and 3,957.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.04, 17,027.70 and 3,957.31 is: 5,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.04 : 17,027.70 = 3,957.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.04/17,027.70 = 3,957.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.04x = 17,027.70 × 3,957.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.04x = 67,383,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,383,887.49/11,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.27

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