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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,356.92, 17,036.46 and 3,960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,356.92, 17,036.46 and 3,960.54 is: 5,941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,356.92 : 17,036.46 = 3,960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,356.92/17,036.46 = 3,960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,356.92x = 17,036.46 × 3,960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,356.92x = 67,473,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,473,581.29/11,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.19

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