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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.46, 17,662.59 and 3,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.46, 17,662.59 and 3,009.85 is: 4,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.46 : 17,662.59 = 3,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.46/17,662.59 = 3,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.46x = 17,662.59 × 3,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.46x = 53,161,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,161,746.51/11,775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.62

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