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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,955.63, 17,933.46 and 3,635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,955.63, 17,933.46 and 3,635.73 is: 5,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,955.63 : 17,933.46 = 3,635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,955.63/17,933.46 = 3,635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,955.63x = 17,933.46 × 3,635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,955.63x = 65,201,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201,218.53/11,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.60

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