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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.59, 17,691.45 and 3,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.59, 17,691.45 and 3,473.66 is: 5,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.59 : 17,691.45 = 3,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.59/17,691.45 = 3,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.59x = 17,691.45 × 3,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.59x = 61,454,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,454,078.31/11,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.92

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