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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,627.79, 17,444.40 and 3,836.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,627.79, 17,444.40 and 3,836.59 is: 5,755.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,627.79 : 17,444.40 = 3,836.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,627.79/17,444.40 = 3,836.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,627.79x = 17,444.40 × 3,836.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,627.79x = 66,927,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,927,010.60/11,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.78

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