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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.91, 17,696.59 and 4,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.91, 17,696.59 and 4,004.72 is: 6,008.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.91 : 17,696.59 = 4,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.91/17,696.59 = 4,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.91x = 17,696.59 × 4,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.91x = 70,869,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,869,878.30/11,795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.01

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