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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.24, 17,053.12 and 3,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.24, 17,053.12 and 3,974.04 is: 5,959.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.24 : 17,053.12 = 3,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.24/17,053.12 = 3,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.24x = 17,053.12 × 3,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.24x = 67,769,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,769,781.00/11,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.75

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