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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,628.95, 17,444.61 and 3,729.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,628.95, 17,444.61 and 3,729.51 is: 5,594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,628.95 : 17,444.61 = 3,729.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,628.95/17,444.61 = 3,729.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,628.95x = 17,444.61 × 3,729.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,628.95x = 65,059,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,059,847.44/11,628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.65

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