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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.62, 17,043.99 and 3,967.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.62, 17,043.99 and 3,967.11 is: 5,950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.62 : 17,043.99 = 3,967.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.62/17,043.99 = 3,967.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.62x = 17,043.99 × 3,967.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.62x = 67,615,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,615,383.17/11,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.69

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