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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.08, 17,329.76 and 3,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.08, 17,329.76 and 3,762.04 is: 5,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.08 : 17,329.76 = 3,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.08/17,329.76 = 3,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.08x = 17,329.76 × 3,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.08x = 65,195,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,195,250.31/11,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.59

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