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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,911.76, 17,870.13 and 3,592.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,911.76, 17,870.13 and 3,592.37 is: 5,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,911.76 : 17,870.13 = 3,592.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,911.76/17,870.13 = 3,592.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,911.76x = 17,870.13 × 3,592.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,911.76x = 64,196,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,196,118.91/11,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.31

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