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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758.76, 17,635.50 and 3,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,758.76, 17,635.50 and 3,436.76 is: 5,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758.76 : 17,635.50 = 3,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758.76/17,635.50 = 3,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758.76x = 17,635.50 × 3,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758.76x = 60,608,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,608,980.98/11,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.37

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