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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.76, 17,327.96 and 3,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.76, 17,327.96 and 3,757.76 is: 5,637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.76 : 17,327.96 = 3,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.76/17,327.96 = 3,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.76x = 17,327.96 × 3,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.76x = 65,114,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,114,314.97/11,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.23

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