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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,695.37, 17,538.93 and 3,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,695.37, 17,538.93 and 3,373.14 is: 5,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,695.37 : 17,538.93 = 3,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,695.37/17,538.93 = 3,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,695.37x = 17,538.93 × 3,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,695.37x = 59,161,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,161,266.34/11,695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.52

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