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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.68, 17,330.82 and 3,759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.68, 17,330.82 and 3,759.67 is: 5,640.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.68 : 17,330.82 = 3,759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.68/17,330.82 = 3,759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.68x = 17,330.82 × 3,759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.68x = 65,158,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,158,164.03/11,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.09

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