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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,768.50, 17,652.64 and 3,003.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,768.50, 17,652.64 and 3,003.29 is: 4,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,768.50 : 17,652.64 = 3,003.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,768.50/17,652.64 = 3,003.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,768.50x = 17,652.64 × 3,003.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,768.50x = 53,015,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015,997.19/11,768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.91

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