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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,993.94, 17,992.99 and 3,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,993.94, 17,992.99 and 3,673.76 is: 5,511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,993.94 : 17,992.99 = 3,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,993.94/17,992.99 = 3,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,993.94x = 17,992.99 × 3,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,993.94x = 66,101,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,101,926.94/11,993.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.28

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