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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.13, 17,268.19 and 3,720.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.13, 17,268.19 and 3,720.94 is: 5,581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.13 : 17,268.19 = 3,720.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.13/17,268.19 = 3,720.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.13x = 17,268.19 × 3,720.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.13x = 64,253,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,253,846.43/11,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.41

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