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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.94, 17,660.93 and 3,008.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.94, 17,660.93 and 3,008.87 is: 4,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.94 : 17,660.93 = 3,008.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.94/17,660.93 = 3,008.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.94x = 17,660.93 × 3,008.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.94x = 53,139,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139,339.10/11,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.30

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