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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,788.43, 17,682.64 and 3,997.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,788.43, 17,682.64 and 3,997.31 is: 5,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,788.43 : 17,682.64 = 3,997.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,788.43/17,682.64 = 3,997.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,788.43x = 17,682.64 × 3,997.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,788.43x = 70,682,895.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,682,895.29/11,788.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.96

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