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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.92, 17,326.32 and 3,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.92, 17,326.32 and 3,759.52 is: 5,639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.92 : 17,326.32 = 3,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.92/17,326.32 = 3,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.92x = 17,326.32 × 3,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.92x = 65,138,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,138,646.57/11,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.75

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