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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,965.52, 17,951.12 and 3,757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,965.52, 17,951.12 and 3,757.52 is: 5,637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,965.52 : 17,951.12 = 3,757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,965.52/17,951.12 = 3,757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,965.52x = 17,951.12 × 3,757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,965.52x = 67,451,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,451,692.42/11,965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.17

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