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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,530.76, 17,292.48 and 3,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,530.76, 17,292.48 and 3,737.72 is: 5,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,530.76 : 17,292.48 = 3,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,530.76/17,292.48 = 3,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,530.76x = 17,292.48 × 3,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,530.76x = 64,634,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,634,448.35/11,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.39

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