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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.40, 17,591.16 and 2,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.40, 17,591.16 and 2,962.32 is: 4,443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.40 : 17,591.16 = 2,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.40/17,591.16 = 2,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.40x = 17,591.16 × 2,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.40x = 52,110,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,110,645.09/11,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.50

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