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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.02, 17,659.52 and 3,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.02, 17,659.52 and 3,007.94 is: 4,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.02 : 17,659.52 = 3,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.02/17,659.52 = 3,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.02x = 17,659.52 × 3,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.02x = 53,118,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,118,673.25/11,773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.90

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