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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,794.95, 17,689.77 and 3,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,794.95, 17,689.77 and 3,475.53 is: 5,212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,794.95 : 17,689.77 = 3,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,794.95/17,689.77 = 3,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,794.95x = 17,689.77 × 3,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,794.95x = 61,481,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,326.33/11,794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.51

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