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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.77, 17,993.36 and 3,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.77, 17,993.36 and 3,674.69 is: 5,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.77 : 17,993.36 = 3,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.77/17,993.36 = 3,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.77x = 17,993.36 × 3,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.77x = 66,120,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,120,001.68/11,994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.40

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