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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,797.57, 17,693.52 and 3,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,797.57, 17,693.52 and 3,475.34 is: 5,212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,797.57 : 17,693.52 = 3,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,797.57/17,693.52 = 3,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,797.57x = 17,693.52 × 3,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,797.57x = 61,490,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,490,953.56/11,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.17

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