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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.95, 17,651.92 and 3,002.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.95, 17,651.92 and 3,002.87 is: 4,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.95 : 17,651.92 = 3,002.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.95/17,651.92 = 3,002.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.95x = 17,651.92 × 3,002.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.95x = 53,006,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006,321.49/11,767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.30

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