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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.29, 17,044.35 and 3,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.29, 17,044.35 and 3,966.59 is: 5,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.29 : 17,044.35 = 3,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.29/17,044.35 = 3,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.29x = 17,044.35 × 3,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.29x = 67,607,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,607,843.21/11,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.20

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