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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,777.24, 17,663.96 and 3,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,777.24, 17,663.96 and 3,011.70 is: 4,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,777.24 : 17,663.96 = 3,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,777.24/17,663.96 = 3,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,777.24x = 17,663.96 × 3,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,777.24x = 53,198,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,198,548.33/11,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.06

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