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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.63, 17,992.49 and 3,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.63, 17,992.49 and 3,674.04 is: 5,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.63 : 17,992.49 = 3,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.63/17,992.49 = 3,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.63x = 17,992.49 × 3,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.63x = 66,105,109.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,105,109.59/11,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.23

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