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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.02, 17,993.40 and 3,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.02, 17,993.40 and 3,673.96 is: 5,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.02 : 17,993.40 = 3,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.02/17,993.40 = 3,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.02x = 17,993.40 × 3,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.02x = 66,107,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,107,031.86/11,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.21

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