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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,791.62, 17,684.68 and 3,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,791.62, 17,684.68 and 3,469.41 is: 5,203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,791.62 : 17,684.68 = 3,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,791.62/17,684.68 = 3,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,791.62x = 17,684.68 × 3,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,791.62x = 61,355,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,355,405.64/11,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.31

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