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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.44, 17,033.51 and 3,969.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.44, 17,033.51 and 3,969.09 is: 5,946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.44 : 17,033.51 = 3,969.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.44/17,033.51 = 3,969.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.44x = 17,033.51 × 3,969.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.44x = 67,607,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,607,514.36/11,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.95

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