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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,706.03, 17,555.38 and 3,913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,706.03, 17,555.38 and 3,913.02 is: 5,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,706.03 : 17,555.38 = 3,913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,706.03/17,555.38 = 3,913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,706.03x = 17,555.38 × 3,913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,706.03x = 68,694,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,694,553.05/11,706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,868.30

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