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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,794.32, 17,689.49 and 3,360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,794.32, 17,689.49 and 3,360.23 is: 5,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,794.32 : 17,689.49 = 3,360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,794.32/17,689.49 = 3,360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,794.32x = 17,689.49 × 3,360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,794.32x = 59,440,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,440,754.98/11,794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.78

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