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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,726.95, 17,586.74 and 3,407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,726.95, 17,586.74 and 3,407.54 is: 5,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,726.95 : 17,586.74 = 3,407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,726.95/17,586.74 = 3,407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,726.95x = 17,586.74 × 3,407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,726.95x = 59,927,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927,449.81/11,726.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.24

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