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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.59, 17,086.32 and 3,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.59, 17,086.32 and 3,997.08 is: 5,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.59 : 17,086.32 = 3,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.59/17,086.32 = 3,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.59x = 17,086.32 × 3,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.59x = 68,295,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,295,387.95/11,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.72

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