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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.65, 17,606.71 and 5,811.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.65, 17,606.71 and 5,811.69 is: 8,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.65 : 17,606.71 = 5,811.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.65/17,606.71 = 5,811.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.65x = 17,606.71 × 5,811.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.65x = 102,324,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,324,740.44/11,741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.68

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