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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.02, 17,049.31 and 3,965.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.02, 17,049.31 and 3,965.47 is: 5,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.02 : 17,049.31 = 3,965.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.02/17,049.31 = 3,965.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.02x = 17,049.31 × 3,965.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.02x = 67,608,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,608,507.50/11,361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.92

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