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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,933.96, 17,901.12 and 3,614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,933.96, 17,901.12 and 3,614.36 is: 5,421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,933.96 : 17,901.12 = 3,614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,933.96/17,901.12 = 3,614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,933.96x = 17,901.12 × 3,614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,933.96x = 64,701,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,701,092.08/11,933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.59

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