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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,547.76, 17,323.46 and 3,754.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,547.76, 17,323.46 and 3,754.75 is: 5,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,547.76 : 17,323.46 = 3,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,547.76/17,323.46 = 3,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,547.76x = 17,323.46 × 3,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,547.76x = 65,045,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,045,261.44/11,547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.72

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