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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,949.84, 17,924.64 and 3,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,949.84, 17,924.64 and 3,065.15 is: 4,597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,949.84 : 17,924.64 = 3,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,949.84/17,924.64 = 3,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,949.84x = 17,924.64 × 3,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,949.84x = 54,941,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941,620.67/11,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.69

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