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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.96, 17,036.91 and 3,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.96, 17,036.91 and 3,962.76 is: 5,943.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.96 : 17,036.91 = 3,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.96/17,036.91 = 3,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.96x = 17,036.91 × 3,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.96x = 67,513,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,513,185.47/11,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.61

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