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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.74, 17,453.61 and 3,844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.74, 17,453.61 and 3,844.53 is: 5,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.74 : 17,453.61 = 3,844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.74/17,453.61 = 3,844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.74x = 17,453.61 × 3,844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.74x = 67,100,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100,927.25/11,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.80

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