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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.27, 17,990.18 and 3,674.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.27, 17,990.18 and 3,674.35 is: 5,511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.27 : 17,990.18 = 3,674.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.27/17,990.18 = 3,674.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.27x = 17,990.18 × 3,674.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.27x = 66,102,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,102,217.88/11,994.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.15

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