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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.50, 17,934.63 and 3,746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.50, 17,934.63 and 3,746.50 is: 5,620.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.50 : 17,934.63 = 3,746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.50/17,934.63 = 3,746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.50x = 17,934.63 × 3,746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.50x = 67,192,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192,091.30/11,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.65

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