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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.77, 17,035.82 and 3,962.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.77, 17,035.82 and 3,962.34 is: 5,944.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.77 : 17,035.82 = 3,962.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.77/17,035.82 = 3,962.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.77x = 17,035.82 × 3,962.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.77x = 67,501,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501,753.98/11,355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.27

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