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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.92, 17,662.80 and 3,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.92, 17,662.80 and 3,564 is: 5,346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.92 : 17,662.80 = 3,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.92/17,662.80 = 3,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.92x = 17,662.80 × 3,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.92x = 62,950,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,950,219.20/11,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.58

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