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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.26, 17,950.78 and 3,757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.26, 17,950.78 and 3,757.26 is: 5,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.26 : 17,950.78 = 3,757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.26/17,950.78 = 3,757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.26x = 17,950.78 × 3,757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.26x = 67,445,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,445,747.66/11,965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.80

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