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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.96, 17,033.76 and 3,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.96, 17,033.76 and 3,962.44 is: 5,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.96 : 17,033.76 = 3,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.96/17,033.76 = 3,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.96x = 17,033.76 × 3,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.96x = 67,495,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,495,251.97/11,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.50

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