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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.24, 17,041.14 and 3,966.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.24, 17,041.14 and 3,966.05 is: 5,947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.24 : 17,041.14 = 3,966.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.24/17,041.14 = 3,966.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.24x = 17,041.14 × 3,966.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.24x = 67,585,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,585,928.09/11,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.77

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