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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.41, 17,499.36 and 3,877.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.41, 17,499.36 and 3,877.29 is: 5,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.41 : 17,499.36 = 3,877.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.41/17,499.36 = 3,877.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.41x = 17,499.36 × 3,877.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.41x = 67,850,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,850,093.53/11,668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.85

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