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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,784.97, 17,677.45 and 3,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,784.97, 17,677.45 and 3,465.06 is: 5,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,784.97 : 17,677.45 = 3,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,784.97/17,677.45 = 3,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,784.97x = 17,677.45 × 3,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,784.97x = 61,253,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,253,402.58/11,784.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.59

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