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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.33, 17,641.43 and 3,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.33, 17,641.43 and 3,967.94 is: 5,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.33 : 17,641.43 = 3,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.33/17,641.43 = 3,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.33x = 17,641.43 × 3,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.33x = 70,000,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,000,135.75/11,759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.73

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