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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,752.59, 17,629.70 and 3,853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,752.59, 17,629.70 and 3,853.02 is: 5,779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,752.59 : 17,629.70 = 3,853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,752.59/17,629.70 = 3,853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,752.59x = 17,629.70 × 3,853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,752.59x = 67,927,556.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,927,556.05/11,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.79

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