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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,779.32, 17,668.94 and 3,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,779.32, 17,668.94 and 3,014.20 is: 4,521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,779.32 : 17,668.94 = 3,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,779.32/17,668.94 = 3,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,779.32x = 17,668.94 × 3,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,779.32x = 53,257,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,257,718.95/11,779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.29

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