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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,612.73, 17,415.38 and 3,819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,612.73, 17,415.38 and 3,819.69 is: 5,728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,612.73 : 17,415.38 = 3,819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,612.73/17,415.38 = 3,819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,612.73x = 17,415.38 × 3,819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,612.73x = 66,521,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,521,333.73/11,612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.31

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