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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,379.94, 17,072.79 and 3,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,379.94, 17,072.79 and 3,171.94 is: 4,758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,379.94 : 17,072.79 = 3,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,379.94/17,072.79 = 3,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,379.94x = 17,072.79 × 3,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,379.94x = 54,153,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153,822.83/11,379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.71

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