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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,756.64, 17,632.94 and 3,323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,756.64, 17,632.94 and 3,323.73 is: 4,985.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,756.64 : 17,632.94 = 3,323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,756.64/17,632.94 = 3,323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,756.64x = 17,632.94 × 3,323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,756.64x = 58,607,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,607,131.67/11,756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.02

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