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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.41, 17,663.72 and 3,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.41, 17,663.72 and 3,010.40 is: 4,515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.41 : 17,663.72 = 3,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.41/17,663.72 = 3,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.41x = 17,663.72 × 3,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.41x = 53,174,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174,759.32/11,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.75

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