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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.63, 17,948.87 and 3,650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.63, 17,948.87 and 3,650.52 is: 5,474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.63 : 17,948.87 = 3,650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.63/17,948.87 = 3,650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.63x = 17,948.87 × 3,650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.63x = 65,522,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,522,708.91/11,969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.08

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