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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,756.47, 17,635.84 and 3,436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,756.47, 17,635.84 and 3,436.29 is: 5,154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,756.47 : 17,635.84 = 3,436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,756.47/17,635.84 = 3,436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,756.47x = 17,635.84 × 3,436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,756.47x = 60,601,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,601,843.45/11,756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.77

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