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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,469.68, 17,206.96 and 3,683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,469.68, 17,206.96 and 3,683.96 is: 5,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,469.68 : 17,206.96 = 3,683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,469.68/17,206.96 = 3,683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,469.68x = 17,206.96 × 3,683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,469.68x = 63,389,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389,752.36/11,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.72

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