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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,717.52, 17,578.91 and 3,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,717.52, 17,578.91 and 3,926.13 is: 5,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,717.52 : 17,578.91 = 3,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,717.52/17,578.91 = 3,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,717.52x = 17,578.91 × 3,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,717.52x = 69,017,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,017,085.92/11,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.08

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