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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.72, 17,041.32 and 3,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.72, 17,041.32 and 3,960.12 is: 5,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.72 : 17,041.32 = 3,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.72/17,041.32 = 3,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.72x = 17,041.32 × 3,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.72x = 67,485,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,485,672.16/11,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.88

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