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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,783.02, 17,673.97 and 3,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,783.02, 17,673.97 and 3,462.70 is: 5,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,783.02 : 17,673.97 = 3,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,783.02/17,673.97 = 3,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,783.02x = 17,673.97 × 3,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,783.02x = 61,199,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,199,655.92/11,783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.89

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