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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.68, 17,329.32 and 3,758.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.68, 17,329.32 and 3,758.67 is: 5,638.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.68 : 17,329.32 = 3,758.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.68/17,329.32 = 3,758.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.68x = 17,329.32 × 3,758.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.68x = 65,135,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,135,195.20/11,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.59

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