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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,993.83, 17,990.78 and 3,673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,993.83, 17,990.78 and 3,673.81 is: 5,510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,993.83 : 17,990.78 = 3,673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,993.83/17,990.78 = 3,673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,993.83x = 17,990.78 × 3,673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,993.83x = 66,094,599.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,094,599.15/11,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.72

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