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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.72, 17,391.24 and 3,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.72, 17,391.24 and 3,803.76 is: 5,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.72 : 17,391.24 = 3,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.72/17,391.24 = 3,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.72x = 17,391.24 × 3,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.72x = 66,152,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,152,103.06/11,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.35

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