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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.72, 17,094.63 and 4,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.72, 17,094.63 and 4,002.86 is: 6,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.72 : 17,094.63 = 4,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.72/17,094.63 = 4,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.72x = 17,094.63 × 4,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.72x = 68,427,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,427,410.64/11,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.13

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