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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,974.67, 17,962.01 and 3,654.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,974.67, 17,962.01 and 3,654.73 is: 5,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,974.67 : 17,962.01 = 3,654.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,974.67/17,962.01 = 3,654.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,974.67x = 17,962.01 × 3,654.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,974.67x = 65,646,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,646,278.53/11,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.09

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