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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.06, 17,662.64 and 3,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.06, 17,662.64 and 3,009.97 is: 4,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.06 : 17,662.64 = 3,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.06/17,662.64 = 3,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.06x = 17,662.64 × 3,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.06x = 53,164,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164,078.02/11,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.97

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