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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,761, 17,641.50 and 3,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,761, 17,641.50 and 3,553 is: 5,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,761 : 17,641.50 = 3,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,761/17,641.50 = 3,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,761x = 17,641.50 × 3,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,761x = 62,680,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,680,249.50/11,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.50

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