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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.68, 17,335.32 and 3,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.68, 17,335.32 and 3,762.68 is: 5,644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.68 : 17,335.32 = 3,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.68/17,335.32 = 3,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.68x = 17,335.32 × 3,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.68x = 65,227,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,227,261.86/11,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.61

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