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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.96, 17,041.20 and 3,963.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.96, 17,041.20 and 3,963.48 is: 5,946.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.96 : 17,041.20 = 3,963.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.96/17,041.20 = 3,963.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.96x = 17,041.20 × 3,963.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.96x = 67,542,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,542,455.38/11,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.18

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