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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.77, 17,055.24 and 3,872.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.77, 17,055.24 and 3,872.97 is: 5,810.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.77 : 17,055.24 = 3,872.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.77/17,055.24 = 3,872.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.77x = 17,055.24 × 3,872.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.77x = 66,054,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,054,432.86/11,368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,810.17

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