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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.69, 17,019.14 and 3,959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.69, 17,019.14 and 3,959.07 is: 5,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.69 : 17,019.14 = 3,959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.69/17,019.14 = 3,959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.69x = 17,019.14 × 3,959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.69x = 67,379,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,379,946.80/11,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.02

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