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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.68, 17,392.34 and 3,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.68, 17,392.34 and 3,800.72 is: 5,701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.68 : 17,392.34 = 3,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.68/17,392.34 = 3,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.68x = 17,392.34 × 3,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.68x = 66,103,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,103,414.48/11,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.68

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