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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.54, 17,073.99 and 3,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.54, 17,073.99 and 3,982.06 is: 5,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.54 : 17,073.99 = 3,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.54/17,073.99 = 3,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.54x = 17,073.99 × 3,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.54x = 67,989,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,989,609.93/11,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.78

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