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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,774.16, 17,661.24 and 3,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,774.16, 17,661.24 and 3,009.06 is: 4,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774.16 : 17,661.24 = 3,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774.16/17,661.24 = 3,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774.16x = 17,661.24 × 3,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774.16x = 53,143,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143,730.83/11,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.59

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