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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.77, 17,038.82 and 3,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.77, 17,038.82 and 3,964.34 is: 5,947.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.77 : 17,038.82 = 3,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.77/17,038.82 = 3,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.77x = 17,038.82 × 3,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.77x = 67,547,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,547,675.68/11,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.27

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