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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,726.84, 17,591.16 and 3,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,726.84, 17,591.16 and 3,406.52 is: 5,110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,726.84 : 17,591.16 = 3,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,726.84/17,591.16 = 3,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,726.84x = 17,591.16 × 3,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,726.84x = 59,924,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,924,638.36/11,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.04

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