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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,787.78, 17,682.30 and 3,022.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,787.78, 17,682.30 and 3,022.77 is: 4,534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,787.78 : 17,682.30 = 3,022.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,787.78/17,682.30 = 3,022.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,787.78x = 17,682.30 × 3,022.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,787.78x = 53,449,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449,525.97/11,787.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.32

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