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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.81, 17,663.77 and 3,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.81, 17,663.77 and 3,010.73 is: 4,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.81 : 17,663.77 = 3,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.81/17,663.77 = 3,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.81x = 17,663.77 × 3,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.81x = 53,180,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,180,746.41/11,775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.10

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