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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,356.46, 17,028.51 and 3,958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,356.46, 17,028.51 and 3,958.94 is: 5,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,356.46 : 17,028.51 = 3,958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,356.46/17,028.51 = 3,958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,356.46x = 17,028.51 × 3,958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,356.46x = 67,414,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,414,764.24/11,356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.25

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