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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.83, 17,619.06 and 3,953.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.83, 17,619.06 and 3,953.03 is: 5,930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.83 : 17,619.06 = 3,953.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.83/17,619.06 = 3,953.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.83x = 17,619.06 × 3,953.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.83x = 69,648,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,648,672.75/11,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.16

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