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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,375.02, 17,069.42 and 3,984.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,375.02, 17,069.42 and 3,984.99 is: 5,979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,375.02 : 17,069.42 = 3,984.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,375.02/17,069.42 = 3,984.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,375.02x = 17,069.42 × 3,984.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,375.02x = 68,021,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,021,468.01/11,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,979.90

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