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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,964.52, 17,949.62 and 3,756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,964.52, 17,949.62 and 3,756.52 is: 5,635.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,964.52 : 17,949.62 = 3,756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,964.52/17,949.62 = 3,756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,964.52x = 17,949.62 × 3,756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,964.52x = 67,428,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,428,106.52/11,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.67

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