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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,784.44, 17,676.60 and 3,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,784.44, 17,676.60 and 3,019.34 is: 4,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,784.44 : 17,676.60 = 3,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,784.44/17,676.60 = 3,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,784.44x = 17,676.60 × 3,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,784.44x = 53,371,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,371,665.44/11,784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.99

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