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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.68, 17,342.82 and 3,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.68, 17,342.82 and 3,767.68 is: 5,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.68 : 17,342.82 = 3,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.68/17,342.82 = 3,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.68x = 17,342.82 × 3,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.68x = 65,342,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,342,196.06/11,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.11

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