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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.63, 17,449.58 and 3,844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.63, 17,449.58 and 3,844.91 is: 5,768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.63 : 17,449.58 = 3,844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.63/17,449.58 = 3,844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.63x = 17,449.58 × 3,844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.63x = 67,092,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,092,045.41/11,630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.57

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