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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,859, 17,788.50 and 3,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,859, 17,788.50 and 3,651 is: 5,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,859 : 17,788.50 = 3,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,859/17,788.50 = 3,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,859x = 17,788.50 × 3,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,859x = 64,945,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945,813.50/11,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.50

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