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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.67, 17,063.97 and 3,982.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.67, 17,063.97 and 3,982.43 is: 5,975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.67 : 17,063.97 = 3,982.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.67/17,063.97 = 3,982.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.67x = 17,063.97 × 3,982.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.67x = 67,956,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,956,093.77/11,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.39

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