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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,797.02, 17,689.41 and 3,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,797.02, 17,689.41 and 3,475.94 is: 5,212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,797.02 : 17,689.41 = 3,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,797.02/17,689.41 = 3,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,797.02x = 17,689.41 × 3,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,797.02x = 61,487,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,487,327.80/11,797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.11

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