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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.16, 17,070.14 and 3,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.16, 17,070.14 and 3,982.44 is: 5,975.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.16 : 17,070.14 = 3,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.16/17,070.14 = 3,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.16x = 17,070.14 × 3,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.16x = 67,980,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,980,808.34/11,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.20

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