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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,779.72, 17,669.49 and 3,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,779.72, 17,669.49 and 3,014.62 is: 4,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,779.72 : 17,669.49 = 3,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,779.72/17,669.49 = 3,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,779.72x = 17,669.49 × 3,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,779.72x = 53,266,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,266,797.94/11,779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.91

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