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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,390.97, 17,086.56 and 3,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,390.97, 17,086.56 and 3,995.60 is: 5,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,390.97 : 17,086.56 = 3,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,390.97/17,086.56 = 3,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,390.97x = 17,086.56 × 3,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,390.97x = 68,271,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271,059.14/11,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.44

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