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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.52, 17,064.60 and 3,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.52, 17,064.60 and 3,981.44 is: 5,971.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.52 : 17,064.60 = 3,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.52/17,064.60 = 3,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.52x = 17,064.60 × 3,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.52x = 67,941,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,941,681.02/11,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,971.57

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