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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,380.41, 17,069.07 and 3,984.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,380.41, 17,069.07 and 3,984.21 is: 5,975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,380.41 : 17,069.07 = 3,984.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,380.41/17,069.07 = 3,984.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,380.41x = 17,069.07 × 3,984.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,380.41x = 68,006,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,006,759.38/11,380.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.77

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