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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,949.33, 17,923.94 and 3,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,949.33, 17,923.94 and 3,064.62 is: 4,596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,949.33 : 17,923.94 = 3,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,949.33/17,923.94 = 3,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,949.33x = 17,923.94 × 3,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,949.33x = 54,930,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,930,049.68/11,949.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.91

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