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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.74, 17,687.50 and 3,474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.74, 17,687.50 and 3,474.68 is: 5,210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.74 : 17,687.50 = 3,474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.74/17,687.50 = 3,474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.74x = 17,687.50 × 3,474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.74x = 61,458,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,458,402.50/11,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.22

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