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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.28, 17,337.06 and 3,764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.28, 17,337.06 and 3,764.10 is: 5,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.28 : 17,337.06 = 3,764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.28/17,337.06 = 3,764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.28x = 17,337.06 × 3,764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.28x = 65,258,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258,427.55/11,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.50

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