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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.83, 17,355.39 and 3,774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.83, 17,355.39 and 3,774.82 is: 5,663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.83 : 17,355.39 = 3,774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.83/17,355.39 = 3,774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.83x = 17,355.39 × 3,774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.83x = 65,513,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,513,473.28/11,567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.42

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