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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,778.28, 17,668.04 and 3,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,778.28, 17,668.04 and 3,013.27 is: 4,520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,778.28 : 17,668.04 = 3,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,778.28/17,668.04 = 3,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,778.28x = 17,668.04 × 3,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,778.28x = 53,238,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238,574.89/11,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.06

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