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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.34, 17,591.06 and 2,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.34, 17,591.06 and 2,962.25 is: 4,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.34 : 17,591.06 = 2,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.34/17,591.06 = 2,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.34x = 17,591.06 × 2,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.34x = 52,109,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,109,168.87/11,727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.39

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