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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.13, 17,040.24 and 3,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.13, 17,040.24 and 3,962.48 is: 5,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.13 : 17,040.24 = 3,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.13/17,040.24 = 3,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.13x = 17,040.24 × 3,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.13x = 67,521,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,521,524.99/11,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.25

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