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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.27, 17,659.89 and 3,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.27, 17,659.89 and 3,008.18 is: 4,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.27 : 17,659.89 = 3,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.27/17,659.89 = 3,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.27x = 17,659.89 × 3,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.27x = 53,124,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,124,127.90/11,773.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.27

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