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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.60, 17,033.40 and 3,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.60, 17,033.40 and 3,957.60 is: 5,936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.60 : 17,033.40 = 3,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.60/17,033.40 = 3,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.60x = 17,033.40 × 3,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.60x = 67,411,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,411,383.84/11,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.40

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