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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.88, 17,047.31 and 3,970.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.88, 17,047.31 and 3,970.47 is: 5,956.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.88 : 17,047.31 = 3,970.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.88/17,047.31 = 3,970.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.88x = 17,047.31 × 3,970.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.88x = 67,685,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,685,813.08/11,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.22

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