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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.25, 17,652.52 and 3,447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.25, 17,652.52 and 3,447.87 is: 5,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.25 : 17,652.52 = 3,447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.25/17,652.52 = 3,447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.25x = 17,652.52 × 3,447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.25x = 60,863,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,863,594.13/11,767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.29

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