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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.04, 17,039.70 and 3,965.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.04, 17,039.70 and 3,965.31 is: 5,946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.04 : 17,039.70 = 3,965.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.04/17,039.70 = 3,965.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.04x = 17,039.70 × 3,965.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.04x = 67,567,692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,567,692.81/11,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.27

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