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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,984.64, 17,975.68 and 3,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,984.64, 17,975.68 and 3,776 is: 5,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,984.64 : 17,975.68 = 3,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,984.64/17,975.68 = 3,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,984.64x = 17,975.68 × 3,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,984.64x = 67,876,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,876,167.68/11,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.60

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