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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.69, 17,053.31 and 3,968.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.69, 17,053.31 and 3,968.15 is: 5,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.69 : 17,053.31 = 3,968.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.69/17,053.31 = 3,968.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.69x = 17,053.31 × 3,968.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.69x = 67,670,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,670,016.73/11,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.94

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