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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.92, 17,035 and 3,962.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.92, 17,035 and 3,962.19 is: 5,941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.92 : 17,035 = 3,962.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.92/17,035 = 3,962.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.92x = 17,035 × 3,962.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.92x = 67,495,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,495,906.65/11,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.58

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