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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,788.35, 17,683.58 and 3,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,788.35, 17,683.58 and 3,023.34 is: 4,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,788.35 : 17,683.58 = 3,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,788.35/17,683.58 = 3,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,788.35x = 17,683.58 × 3,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,788.35x = 53,463,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,463,386.34/11,788.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.27

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