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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,787.35, 17,682.08 and 3,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,787.35, 17,682.08 and 3,022.34 is: 4,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,787.35 : 17,682.08 = 3,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,787.35/17,682.08 = 3,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,787.35x = 17,682.08 × 3,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,787.35x = 53,441,169.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,441,169.26/11,787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.77

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