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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.96, 17,663.34 and 3,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.96, 17,663.34 and 3,010.35 is: 4,515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.96 : 17,663.34 = 3,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.96/17,663.34 = 3,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.96x = 17,663.34 × 3,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.96x = 53,172,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,835.57/11,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.37

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