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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.68, 17,353.36 and 3,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.68, 17,353.36 and 3,774.72 is: 5,662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.68 : 17,353.36 = 3,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.68/17,353.36 = 3,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.68x = 17,353.36 × 3,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.68x = 65,504,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,504,075.06/11,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.68

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