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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,784.62, 17,676.83 and 3,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,784.62, 17,676.83 and 3,019.41 is: 4,529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,784.62 : 17,676.83 = 3,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,784.62/17,676.83 = 3,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,784.62x = 17,676.83 × 3,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,784.62x = 53,373,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373,604.82/11,784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.09

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