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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,766.96, 17,646.70 and 3,867.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,766.96, 17,646.70 and 3,867.65 is: 5,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,766.96 : 17,646.70 = 3,867.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,766.96/17,646.70 = 3,867.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,766.96x = 17,646.70 × 3,867.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,766.96x = 68,251,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,251,249.59/11,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.25

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