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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,554.79, 17,333.81 and 3,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,554.79, 17,333.81 and 3,761.78 is: 5,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554.79 : 17,333.81 = 3,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554.79/17,333.81 = 3,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554.79x = 17,333.81 × 3,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554.79x = 65,205,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,205,979.78/11,554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.20

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