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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.34, 17,445.78 and 3,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.34, 17,445.78 and 3,839.76 is: 5,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.34 : 17,445.78 = 3,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.34/17,445.78 = 3,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.34x = 17,445.78 × 3,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.34x = 66,987,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,987,608.21/11,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,759.73

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