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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.30, 17,033.76 and 3,958.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.30, 17,033.76 and 3,958.83 is: 5,938.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.30 : 17,033.76 = 3,958.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.30/17,033.76 = 3,958.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.30x = 17,033.76 × 3,958.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.30x = 67,433,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,433,760.10/11,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.53

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