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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,395.71, 17,083.17 and 3,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,395.71, 17,083.17 and 3,996.14 is: 5,990.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,395.71 : 17,083.17 = 3,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,395.71/17,083.17 = 3,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,395.71x = 17,083.17 × 3,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,395.71x = 68,266,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,266,636.69/11,395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.55

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