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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.59, 17,356.48 and 3,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.59, 17,356.48 and 3,673.72 is: 5,510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.59 : 17,356.48 = 3,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.59/17,356.48 = 3,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.59x = 17,356.48 × 3,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.59x = 63,762,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,762,838.98/11,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.77

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