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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.40, 17,038.24 and 3,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.40, 17,038.24 and 3,965.12 is: 5,943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.40 : 17,038.24 = 3,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.40/17,038.24 = 3,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.40x = 17,038.24 × 3,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.40x = 67,558,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,558,666.19/11,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.72

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