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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.76, 17,491.59 and 3,870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.76, 17,491.59 and 3,870.75 is: 5,804.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.76 : 17,491.59 = 3,870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.76/17,491.59 = 3,870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.76x = 17,491.59 × 3,870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.76x = 67,705,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,705,571.99/11,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,804.78

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