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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.99, 17,325.25 and 3,759.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.99, 17,325.25 and 3,759.41 is: 5,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.99 : 17,325.25 = 3,759.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.99/17,325.25 = 3,759.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.99x = 17,325.25 × 3,759.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.99x = 65,132,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132,622.08/11,549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.20

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