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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,669.58, 17,507.25 and 3,878.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,669.58, 17,507.25 and 3,878.46 is: 5,818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,669.58 : 17,507.25 = 3,878.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,669.58/17,507.25 = 3,878.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,669.58x = 17,507.25 × 3,878.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,669.58x = 67,901,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,901,168.84/11,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,818.65

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