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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.91, 17,652.47 and 3,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.91, 17,652.47 and 3,002.90 is: 4,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.91 : 17,652.47 = 3,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.91/17,652.47 = 3,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.91x = 17,652.47 × 3,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.91x = 53,008,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,008,498.89/11,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.50

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