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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,419.72, 17,127.05 and 3,922.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,419.72, 17,127.05 and 3,922.43 is: 5,882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,419.72 : 17,127.05 = 3,922.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,419.72/17,127.05 = 3,922.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,419.72x = 17,127.05 × 3,922.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,419.72x = 67,179,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,179,549.48/11,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.77

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