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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.33, 17,944.28 and 3,644.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.33, 17,944.28 and 3,644.39 is: 5,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.33 : 17,944.28 = 3,644.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.33/17,944.28 = 3,644.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.33x = 17,944.28 × 3,644.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.33x = 65,395,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,395,927.60/11,966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,465.00

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