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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,688.95, 17,536.55 and 3,369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,688.95, 17,536.55 and 3,369.69 is: 5,055.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,688.95 : 17,536.55 = 3,369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,688.95/17,536.55 = 3,369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,688.95x = 17,536.55 × 3,369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,688.95x = 59,092,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092,737.17/11,688.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.44

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