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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.81, 17,050.24 and 3,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.81, 17,050.24 and 3,971.26 is: 5,956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.81 : 17,050.24 = 3,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.81/17,050.24 = 3,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.81x = 17,050.24 × 3,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.81x = 67,711,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,711,010.33/11,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.91

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