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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,384.91, 17,069.63 and 3,985.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,384.91, 17,069.63 and 3,985.29 is: 5,975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,384.91 : 17,069.63 = 3,985.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,384.91/17,069.63 = 3,985.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,384.91x = 17,069.63 × 3,985.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,384.91x = 68,027,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,027,405.82/11,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,975.23

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