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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,999.76, 17,994.06 and 3,677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,999.76, 17,994.06 and 3,677.64 is: 5,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,999.76 : 17,994.06 = 3,677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,999.76/17,994.06 = 3,677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,999.76x = 17,994.06 × 3,677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,999.76x = 66,175,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,674.82/11,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.75

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