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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,725.65, 17,591.04 and 3,934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,725.65, 17,591.04 and 3,934.26 is: 5,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,725.65 : 17,591.04 = 3,934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,725.65/17,591.04 = 3,934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,725.65x = 17,591.04 × 3,934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,725.65x = 69,207,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,207,725.03/11,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.25

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