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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,727.87, 17,590.17 and 2,962.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,727.87, 17,590.17 and 2,962.23 is: 4,442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,727.87 : 17,590.17 = 2,962.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,727.87/17,590.17 = 2,962.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,727.87x = 17,590.17 × 2,962.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,727.87x = 52,106,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,106,129.28/11,727.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.93

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