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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,694.70, 17,539.94 and 3,372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,694.70, 17,539.94 and 3,372.67 is: 5,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,694.70 : 17,539.94 = 3,372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,694.70/17,539.94 = 3,372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,694.70x = 17,539.94 × 3,372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,694.70x = 59,156,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156,429.44/11,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.40

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