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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,963.59, 17,948.12 and 3,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,963.59, 17,948.12 and 3,644.79 is: 5,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,963.59 : 17,948.12 = 3,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,963.59/17,948.12 = 3,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,963.59x = 17,948.12 × 3,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,963.59x = 65,417,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,417,128.29/11,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.02

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