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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.64, 17,926.02 and 3,630.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.64, 17,926.02 and 3,630.73 is: 5,446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.64 : 17,926.02 = 3,630.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.64/17,926.02 = 3,630.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.64x = 17,926.02 × 3,630.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.64x = 65,084,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,084,538.59/11,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,446.11

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