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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,949.64, 17,924.52 and 3,629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,949.64, 17,924.52 and 3,629.73 is: 5,444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,949.64 : 17,924.52 = 3,629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,949.64/17,924.52 = 3,629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,949.64x = 17,924.52 × 3,629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,949.64x = 65,061,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,061,147.98/11,949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.61

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