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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.07, 17,324.25 and 3,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.07, 17,324.25 and 3,759.06 is: 5,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.07 : 17,324.25 = 3,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.07/17,324.25 = 3,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.07x = 17,324.25 × 3,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.07x = 65,122,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,122,895.21/11,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.34

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