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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.24, 17,045.28 and 3,967.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.24, 17,045.28 and 3,967.32 is: 5,950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.24 : 17,045.28 = 3,967.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.24/17,045.28 = 3,967.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.24x = 17,045.28 × 3,967.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.24x = 67,624,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,624,080.25/11,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.60

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