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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,777.97, 17,666.87 and 3,012.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,777.97, 17,666.87 and 3,012.87 is: 4,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,777.97 : 17,666.87 = 3,012.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,777.97/17,666.87 = 3,012.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,777.97x = 17,666.87 × 3,012.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,777.97x = 53,227,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227,967.55/11,777.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.28

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