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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,725.80, 17,590.43 and 3,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,725.80, 17,590.43 and 3,404.73 is: 5,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,725.80 : 17,590.43 = 3,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,725.80/17,590.43 = 3,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,725.80x = 17,590.43 × 3,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,725.80x = 59,890,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890,664.73/11,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.60

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