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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.08, 17,591.54 and 3,407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.08, 17,591.54 and 3,407.24 is: 5,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.08 : 17,591.54 = 3,407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.08/17,591.54 = 3,407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.08x = 17,591.54 × 3,407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.08x = 59,938,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,938,493.76/11,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.12

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