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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,393.06, 17,085.33 and 3,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,393.06, 17,085.33 and 3,996.14 is: 5,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,393.06 : 17,085.33 = 3,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,393.06/17,085.33 = 3,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,393.06x = 17,085.33 × 3,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,393.06x = 68,275,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,275,285.20/11,393.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.71

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