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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,644.97, 17,462.09 and 3,746.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,644.97, 17,462.09 and 3,746.02 is: 5,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,644.97 : 17,462.09 = 3,746.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,644.97/17,462.09 = 3,746.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,644.97x = 17,462.09 × 3,746.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,644.97x = 65,413,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,413,338.38/11,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.30

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