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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.91, 17,498.39 and 3,766.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.91, 17,498.39 and 3,766.87 is: 5,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.91 : 17,498.39 = 3,766.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.91/17,498.39 = 3,766.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.91x = 17,498.39 × 3,766.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.91x = 65,914,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914,160.34/11,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.12

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