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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,996.27, 17,995.61 and 3,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,996.27, 17,995.61 and 3,676.19 is: 5,514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996.27 : 17,995.61 = 3,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996.27/17,995.61 = 3,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996.27x = 17,995.61 × 3,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996.27x = 66,155,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,155,281.53/11,996.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.65

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