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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.25, 17,040.38 and 3,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.25, 17,040.38 and 3,962.72 is: 5,944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.25 : 17,040.38 = 3,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.25/17,040.38 = 3,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.25x = 17,040.38 × 3,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.25x = 67,526,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,526,277.42/11,360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.08

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