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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,393.16, 17,094.14 and 3,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,393.16, 17,094.14 and 3,998.44 is: 5,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,393.16 : 17,094.14 = 3,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,393.16/17,094.14 = 3,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,393.16x = 17,094.14 × 3,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,393.16x = 68,349,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,349,893.14/11,393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.20

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