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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.82, 17,412.93 and 3,708.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.82, 17,412.93 and 3,708.47 is: 5,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.82 : 17,412.93 = 3,708.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.82/17,412.93 = 3,708.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.82x = 17,412.93 × 3,708.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.82x = 64,575,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,575,372.05/11,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.09

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