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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.38, 17,456.73 and 3,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.38, 17,456.73 and 3,849.66 is: 5,775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.38 : 17,456.73 = 3,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.38/17,456.73 = 3,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.38x = 17,456.73 × 3,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.38x = 67,202,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,202,475.21/11,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,775.70

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