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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,722.93, 17,580.71 and 3,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,722.93, 17,580.71 and 3,403.52 is: 5,104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,722.93 : 17,580.71 = 3,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,722.93/17,580.71 = 3,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,722.93x = 17,580.71 × 3,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,722.93x = 59,836,218.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,836,218.70/11,722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.20

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