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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,761.34, 17,631.08 and 3,964.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,761.34, 17,631.08 and 3,964.69 is: 5,943.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,761.34 : 17,631.08 = 3,964.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,761.34/17,631.08 = 3,964.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,761.34x = 17,631.08 × 3,964.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,761.34x = 69,901,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,901,702.66/11,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.34

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