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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.52, 17,932.72 and 3,635.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.52, 17,932.72 and 3,635.26 is: 5,453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.52 : 17,932.72 = 3,635.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.52/17,932.72 = 3,635.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.52x = 17,932.72 × 3,635.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.52x = 65,190,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,190,099.71/11,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.18

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