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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.94, 17,952.98 and 3,647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.94, 17,952.98 and 3,647.64 is: 5,472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.94 : 17,952.98 = 3,647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.94/17,952.98 = 3,647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.94x = 17,952.98 × 3,647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.94x = 65,486,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,486,007.97/11,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.24

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