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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.13, 17,994.74 and 3,675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.13, 17,994.74 and 3,675.54 is: 5,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.13 : 17,994.74 = 3,675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.13/17,994.74 = 3,675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.13x = 17,994.74 × 3,675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.13x = 66,140,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,140,368.28/11,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.48

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