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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.05, 17,591.05 and 3,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.05, 17,591.05 and 3,407.06 is: 5,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.05 : 17,591.05 = 3,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.05/17,591.05 = 3,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.05x = 17,591.05 × 3,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.05x = 59,933,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,933,762.81/11,727.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.73

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