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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.67, 17,625.96 and 3,858.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.67, 17,625.96 and 3,858.71 is: 5,788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.67 : 17,625.96 = 3,858.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.67/17,625.96 = 3,858.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.67x = 17,625.96 × 3,858.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.67x = 68,013,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,013,379.98/11,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.04

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