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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,766.63, 17,652.57 and 3,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,766.63, 17,652.57 and 3,975.24 is: 5,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,766.63 : 17,652.57 = 3,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,766.63/17,652.57 = 3,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,766.63x = 17,652.57 × 3,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,766.63x = 70,173,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,173,202.37/11,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.75

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