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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.83, 17,079.89 and 3,991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.83, 17,079.89 and 3,991.91 is: 5,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.83 : 17,079.89 = 3,991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.83/17,079.89 = 3,991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.83x = 17,079.89 × 3,991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.83x = 68,181,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,181,278.33/11,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.68

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