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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.68, 17,354.84 and 3,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.68, 17,354.84 and 3,775.68 is: 5,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.68 : 17,354.84 = 3,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.68/17,354.84 = 3,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.68x = 17,354.84 × 3,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.68x = 65,526,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,526,322.29/11,568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.11

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