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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.85, 17,060.87 and 3,975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.85, 17,060.87 and 3,975.63 is: 5,964.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.85 : 17,060.87 = 3,975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.85/17,060.87 = 3,975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.85x = 17,060.87 × 3,975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.85x = 67,827,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,827,684.55/11,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.00

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