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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.88, 17,662.72 and 3,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.88, 17,662.72 and 3,984.76 is: 5,976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.88 : 17,662.72 = 3,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.88/17,662.72 = 3,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.88x = 17,662.72 × 3,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.88x = 70,381,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,381,700.15/11,775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.77

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