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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.64, 17,635.89 and 3,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.64, 17,635.89 and 3,964.25 is: 5,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.64 : 17,635.89 = 3,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.64/17,635.89 = 3,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.64x = 17,635.89 × 3,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.64x = 69,913,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,913,076.93/11,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.19

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