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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.28, 17,946.42 and 3,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.28, 17,946.42 and 3,756.28 is: 5,634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.28 : 17,946.42 = 3,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.28/17,946.42 = 3,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.28x = 17,946.42 × 3,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.28x = 67,411,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,411,778.52/11,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.42

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