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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.97, 17,044.58 and 3,967.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.97, 17,044.58 and 3,967.45 is: 5,951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.97 : 17,044.58 = 3,967.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.97/17,044.58 = 3,967.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.97x = 17,044.58 × 3,967.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.97x = 67,623,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,623,486.23/11,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.21

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