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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,753.64, 17,623.44 and 3,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,753.64, 17,623.44 and 3,961.44 is: 5,939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,753.64 : 17,623.44 = 3,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,753.64/17,623.44 = 3,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,753.64x = 17,623.44 × 3,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,753.64x = 69,814,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,814,200.15/11,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,939.79

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