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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,764.68, 17,647.44 and 3,973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,764.68, 17,647.44 and 3,973.56 is: 5,960.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,764.68 : 17,647.44 = 3,973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,764.68/17,647.44 = 3,973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,764.68x = 17,647.44 × 3,973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,764.68x = 70,123,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,123,161.69/11,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.48

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