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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,993.52, 17,991.48 and 3,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,993.52, 17,991.48 and 3,673.44 is: 5,510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,993.52 : 17,991.48 = 3,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,993.52/17,991.48 = 3,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,993.52x = 17,991.48 × 3,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,993.52x = 66,090,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,090,622.29/11,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.53

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