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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,783.34, 17,675.01 and 3,018.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,783.34, 17,675.01 and 3,018.33 is: 4,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,783.34 : 17,675.01 = 3,018.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,783.34/17,675.01 = 3,018.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,783.34x = 17,675.01 × 3,018.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,783.34x = 53,349,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,349,012.93/11,783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.50

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