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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,779.47, 17,668.80 and 3,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,779.47, 17,668.80 and 3,014.46 is: 4,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,779.47 : 17,668.80 = 3,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,779.47/17,668.80 = 3,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,779.47x = 17,668.80 × 3,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,779.47x = 53,261,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,261,890.85/11,779.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.59

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