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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,779.27, 17,668.89 and 3,014.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,779.27, 17,668.89 and 3,014.19 is: 4,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,779.27 : 17,668.89 = 3,014.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,779.27/17,668.89 = 3,014.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,779.27x = 17,668.89 × 3,014.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,779.27x = 53,257,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,257,303.20/11,779.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.27

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