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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,652.57, 17,473.19 and 3,858.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,652.57, 17,473.19 and 3,858.75 is: 5,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,652.57 : 17,473.19 = 3,858.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,652.57/17,473.19 = 3,858.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,652.57x = 17,473.19 × 3,858.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,652.57x = 67,424,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,424,652.62/11,652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,786.25

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