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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.95, 17,636.96 and 4,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.95, 17,636.96 and 4,362.52 is: 6,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.95 : 17,636.96 = 4,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.95/17,636.96 = 4,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.95x = 17,636.96 × 4,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.95x = 76,941,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,941,480.74/11,755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.90

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