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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,722.91, 17,584.55 and 3,825.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,722.91, 17,584.55 and 3,825.39 is: 5,738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,722.91 : 17,584.55 = 3,825.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,722.91/17,584.55 = 3,825.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,722.91x = 17,584.55 × 3,825.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,722.91x = 67,267,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,267,742.60/11,722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.15

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