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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.52, 17,992.65 and 3,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.52, 17,992.65 and 3,673.46 is: 5,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.52 : 17,992.65 = 3,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.52/17,992.65 = 3,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.52x = 17,992.65 × 3,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.52x = 66,095,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,095,171.74/11,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.45

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