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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.23, 17,032.48 and 3,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.23, 17,032.48 and 3,960.50 is: 5,939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.23 : 17,032.48 = 3,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.23/17,032.48 = 3,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.23x = 17,032.48 × 3,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.23x = 67,457,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,457,137.04/11,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,939.05

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