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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.88, 17,326.35 and 3,756.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.88, 17,326.35 and 3,756.06 is: 5,634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.88 : 17,326.35 = 3,756.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.88/17,326.35 = 3,756.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.88x = 17,326.35 × 3,756.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.88x = 65,078,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,078,810.18/11,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.59

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