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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.76, 17,383.08 and 3,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.76, 17,383.08 and 3,797.52 is: 5,696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.76 : 17,383.08 = 3,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.76/17,383.08 = 3,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.76x = 17,383.08 × 3,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.76x = 66,012,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,012,593.96/11,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.26

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