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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,948.72, 17,925.91 and 3,629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,948.72, 17,925.91 and 3,629.21 is: 5,444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,948.72 : 17,925.91 = 3,629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,948.72/17,925.91 = 3,629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,948.72x = 17,925.91 × 3,629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,948.72x = 65,056,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,056,793.13/11,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.67

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