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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.19, 17,659.74 and 3,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.19, 17,659.74 and 3,008.09 is: 4,512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.19 : 17,659.74 = 3,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.19/17,659.74 = 3,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.19x = 17,659.74 × 3,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.19x = 53,122,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,122,087.30/11,773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.12

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