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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.62, 17,590.73 and 3,407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.62, 17,590.73 and 3,407.46 is: 5,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.62 : 17,590.73 = 3,407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.62/17,590.73 = 3,407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.62x = 17,590.73 × 3,407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.62x = 59,939,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,939,708.85/11,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.99

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