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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,989.55, 17,986.49 and 3,669.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,989.55, 17,986.49 and 3,669.41 is: 5,504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,989.55 : 17,986.49 = 3,669.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,989.55/17,986.49 = 3,669.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,989.55x = 17,986.49 × 3,669.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,989.55x = 65,999,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,999,806.27/11,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.78

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