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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.34, 17,039.08 and 3,963.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.34, 17,039.08 and 3,963.78 is: 5,945.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.34 : 17,039.08 = 3,963.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.34/17,039.08 = 3,963.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.34x = 17,039.08 × 3,963.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.34x = 67,539,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,539,164.52/11,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.69

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