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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,691.96, 17,537.94 and 3,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,691.96, 17,537.94 and 3,483.96 is: 5,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,691.96 : 17,537.94 = 3,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,691.96/17,537.94 = 3,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,691.96x = 17,537.94 × 3,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,691.96x = 61,101,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,101,481.44/11,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.94

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