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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,361.93, 17,038.75 and 3,964.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,361.93, 17,038.75 and 3,964.29 is: 5,944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,361.93 : 17,038.75 = 3,964.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,361.93/17,038.75 = 3,964.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,361.93x = 17,038.75 × 3,964.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,361.93x = 67,546,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546,546.24/11,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.99

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