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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.52, 17,635.91 and 3,964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.52, 17,635.91 and 3,964.13 is: 5,947.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.52 : 17,635.91 = 3,964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.52/17,635.91 = 3,964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.52x = 17,635.91 × 3,964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.52x = 69,910,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,910,931.91/11,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.08

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