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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,768.76, 17,649.09 and 3,975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,768.76, 17,649.09 and 3,975.75 is: 5,962.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,768.76 : 17,649.09 = 3,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,768.76/17,649.09 = 3,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,768.76x = 17,649.09 × 3,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,768.76x = 70,168,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,168,369.57/11,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.26

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