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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.49, 17,064.21 and 3,982.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.49, 17,064.21 and 3,982.61 is: 5,973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.49 : 17,064.21 = 3,982.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.49/17,064.21 = 3,982.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.49x = 17,064.21 × 3,982.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.49x = 67,960,093.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,960,093.39/11,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.73

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