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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,811.68, 17,720.58 and 3,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,811.68, 17,720.58 and 3,491.36 is: 5,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,811.68 : 17,720.58 = 3,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,811.68/17,720.58 = 3,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,811.68x = 17,720.58 × 3,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,811.68x = 61,868,924.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,868,924.19/11,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.94

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