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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,911.93, 17,867.13 and 3,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,911.93, 17,867.13 and 3,592.23 is: 5,388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,911.93 : 17,867.13 = 3,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,911.93/17,867.13 = 3,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,911.93x = 17,867.13 × 3,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,911.93x = 64,182,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,182,840.40/11,911.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.11

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