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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,924.46, 17,885.97 and 3,604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,924.46, 17,885.97 and 3,604.32 is: 5,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,924.46 : 17,885.97 = 3,604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,924.46/17,885.97 = 3,604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,924.46x = 17,885.97 × 3,604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,924.46x = 64,466,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,466,759.39/11,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.26

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