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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,768.31, 17,652.45 and 3,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,768.31, 17,652.45 and 3,003.23 is: 4,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,768.31 : 17,652.45 = 3,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,768.31/17,652.45 = 3,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,768.31x = 17,652.45 × 3,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,768.31x = 53,014,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,014,310.60/11,768.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.84

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