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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.67, 17,041.28 and 3,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.67, 17,041.28 and 3,966.27 is: 5,948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.67 : 17,041.28 = 3,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.67/17,041.28 = 3,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.67x = 17,041.28 × 3,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.67x = 67,590,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,590,233.89/11,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.97

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