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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,784.34, 17,676.51 and 3,019.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,784.34, 17,676.51 and 3,019.33 is: 4,529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,784.34 : 17,676.51 = 3,019.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,784.34/17,676.51 = 3,019.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,784.34x = 17,676.51 × 3,019.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,784.34x = 53,371,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,371,216.94/11,784.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.00

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