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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.56, 17,619.33 and 3,846.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.56, 17,619.33 and 3,846.49 is: 5,770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.56 : 17,619.33 = 3,846.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.56/17,619.33 = 3,846.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.56x = 17,619.33 × 3,846.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.56x = 67,772,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,772,576.65/11,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.55

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