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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,390.69, 17,093.75 and 3,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,390.69, 17,093.75 and 3,995.25 is: 5,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,390.69 : 17,093.75 = 3,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,390.69/17,093.75 = 3,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,390.69x = 17,093.75 × 3,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,390.69x = 68,293,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,293,784.71/11,390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.58

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