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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,380.88, 17,067.98 and 3,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,380.88, 17,067.98 and 3,983.96 is: 5,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,380.88 : 17,067.98 = 3,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,380.88/17,067.98 = 3,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,380.88x = 17,067.98 × 3,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,380.88x = 67,998,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,998,149.60/11,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.77

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