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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,768.36, 17,652.53 and 3,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,768.36, 17,652.53 and 3,003.27 is: 4,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,768.36 : 17,652.53 = 3,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,768.36/17,652.53 = 3,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,768.36x = 17,652.53 × 3,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,768.36x = 53,015,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015,342.89/11,768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.91

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