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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,662.76, 17,490.09 and 3,869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,662.76, 17,490.09 and 3,869.75 is: 5,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,662.76 : 17,490.09 = 3,869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,662.76/17,490.09 = 3,869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,662.76x = 17,490.09 × 3,869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,662.76x = 67,682,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,682,275.78/11,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,803.28

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