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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.37, 17,036.14 and 3,961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.37, 17,036.14 and 3,961.80 is: 5,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.37 : 17,036.14 = 3,961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.37/17,036.14 = 3,961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.37x = 17,036.14 × 3,961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.37x = 67,493,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,493,779.45/11,357.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.73

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