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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,548.76, 17,324.96 and 3,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,548.76, 17,324.96 and 3,755.75 is: 5,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,548.76 : 17,324.96 = 3,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,548.76/17,324.96 = 3,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,548.76x = 17,324.96 × 3,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,548.76x = 65,068,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,068,218.52/11,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.22

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