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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,778.28, 17,667.38 and 3,013.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,778.28, 17,667.38 and 3,013.18 is: 4,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,778.28 : 17,667.38 = 3,013.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,778.28/17,667.38 = 3,013.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,778.28x = 17,667.38 × 3,013.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,778.28x = 53,234,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234,996.07/11,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.76

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