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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,517.93, 17,275.68 and 3,724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,517.93, 17,275.68 and 3,724.92 is: 5,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,517.93 : 17,275.68 = 3,724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,517.93/17,275.68 = 3,724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,517.93x = 17,275.68 × 3,724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,517.93x = 64,350,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,350,525.95/11,517.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.99

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