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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,371.77, 17,059.74 and 3,875.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,371.77, 17,059.74 and 3,875.97 is: 5,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,371.77 : 17,059.74 = 3,875.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,371.77/17,059.74 = 3,875.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,371.77x = 17,059.74 × 3,875.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,371.77x = 66,123,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123,040.45/11,371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.67

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