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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.27, 17,994.11 and 3,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.27, 17,994.11 and 3,675.19 is: 5,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.27 : 17,994.11 = 3,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.27/17,994.11 = 3,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.27x = 17,994.11 × 3,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.27x = 66,131,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,131,773.13/11,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.15

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