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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,718.52, 17,580.41 and 3,927.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,718.52, 17,580.41 and 3,927.13 is: 5,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,718.52 : 17,580.41 = 3,927.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,718.52/17,580.41 = 3,927.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,718.52x = 17,580.41 × 3,927.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,718.52x = 69,040,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,040,555.52/11,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.58

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