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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,503.88, 17,253.84 and 3,712.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,503.88, 17,253.84 and 3,712.76 is: 5,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,503.88 : 17,253.84 = 3,712.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,503.88/17,253.84 = 3,712.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,503.88x = 17,253.84 × 3,712.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,503.88x = 64,059,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,059,367.00/11,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.50

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