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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.24, 17,048.62 and 3,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.24, 17,048.62 and 3,971.04 is: 5,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.24 : 17,048.62 = 3,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.24/17,048.62 = 3,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.24x = 17,048.62 × 3,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.24x = 67,700,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,700,751.96/11,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.25

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