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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,719.68, 17,581.12 and 3,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,719.68, 17,581.12 and 3,926.72 is: 5,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,719.68 : 17,581.12 = 3,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,719.68/17,581.12 = 3,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,719.68x = 17,581.12 × 3,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,719.68x = 69,036,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,036,135.53/11,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.62

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