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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.77, 17,057.06 and 3,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.77, 17,057.06 and 3,975.06 is: 5,962.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.77 : 17,057.06 = 3,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.77/17,057.06 = 3,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.77x = 17,057.06 × 3,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.77x = 67,802,817.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,802,817.05/11,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.91

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