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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,412.37, 17,121.27 and 3,621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,412.37, 17,121.27 and 3,621.18 is: 5,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,412.37 : 17,121.27 = 3,621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,412.37/17,121.27 = 3,621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,412.37x = 17,121.27 × 3,621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,412.37x = 61,999,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,999,200.50/11,412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.63

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