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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.05, 17,085.24 and 3,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.05, 17,085.24 and 3,996.75 is: 5,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.05 : 17,085.24 = 3,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.05/17,085.24 = 3,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.05x = 17,085.24 × 3,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.05x = 68,285,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,285,432.97/11,392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.13

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