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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.47, 17,323.90 and 3,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.47, 17,323.90 and 3,759.23 is: 5,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.47 : 17,323.90 = 3,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.47/17,323.90 = 3,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.47x = 17,323.90 × 3,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.47x = 65,124,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124,428.58/11,550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.25

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