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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.93, 17,596.35 and 3,830.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.93, 17,596.35 and 3,830.33 is: 5,745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.93 : 17,596.35 = 3,830.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.93/17,596.35 = 3,830.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.93x = 17,596.35 × 3,830.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.93x = 67,399,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,399,808.14/11,729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,745.97

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