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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,732.67, 17,599.02 and 3,946.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,732.67, 17,599.02 and 3,946.95 is: 5,920.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,732.67 : 17,599.02 = 3,946.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,732.67/17,599.02 = 3,946.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,732.67x = 17,599.02 × 3,946.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,732.67x = 69,462,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,462,451.99/11,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.43

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