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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.76, 17,330.96 and 3,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.76, 17,330.96 and 3,759.76 is: 5,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.76 : 17,330.96 = 3,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.76/17,330.96 = 3,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.76x = 17,330.96 × 3,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.76x = 65,160,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,160,250.17/11,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.23

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