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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.26, 17,054.10 and 3,977.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.26, 17,054.10 and 3,977.10 is: 5,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.26 : 17,054.10 = 3,977.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.26/17,054.10 = 3,977.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.26x = 17,054.10 × 3,977.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.26x = 67,825,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,825,861.11/11,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.25

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