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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.96, 17,619.25 and 3,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.96, 17,619.25 and 3,953.16 is: 5,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.96 : 17,619.25 = 3,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.96/17,619.25 = 3,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.96x = 17,619.25 × 3,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.96x = 69,651,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,651,704.45/11,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.35

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