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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.50, 17,991.75 and 3,674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.50, 17,991.75 and 3,674.49 is: 5,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.50 : 17,991.75 = 3,674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.50/17,991.75 = 3,674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.50x = 17,991.75 × 3,674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.50x = 66,110,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,110,451.77/11,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.73

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