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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,967.26, 17,953.78 and 3,759.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,967.26, 17,953.78 and 3,759.26 is: 5,639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,967.26 : 17,953.78 = 3,759.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,967.26/17,953.78 = 3,759.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,967.26x = 17,953.78 × 3,759.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,967.26x = 67,492,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,492,927.00/11,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.80

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