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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,608.46, 17,410.99 and 3,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,608.46, 17,410.99 and 3,711.86 is: 5,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,608.46 : 17,410.99 = 3,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,608.46/17,410.99 = 3,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,608.46x = 17,410.99 × 3,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,608.46x = 64,627,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627,157.34/11,608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.25

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