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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,774.44, 17,661.62 and 3,009.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,774.44, 17,661.62 and 3,009.34 is: 4,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774.44 : 17,661.62 = 3,009.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774.44/17,661.62 = 3,009.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774.44x = 17,661.62 × 3,009.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774.44x = 53,149,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,149,804.48/11,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.00

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