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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.43, 17,047.97 and 3,967.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.43, 17,047.97 and 3,967.63 is: 5,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.43 : 17,047.97 = 3,967.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.43/17,047.97 = 3,967.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.43x = 17,047.97 × 3,967.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.43x = 67,640,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,640,085.53/11,362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.96

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