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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,801.61, 17,703.45 and 3,036.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,801.61, 17,703.45 and 3,036.51 is: 4,555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,801.61 : 17,703.45 = 3,036.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,801.61/17,703.45 = 3,036.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,801.61x = 17,703.45 × 3,036.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,801.61x = 53,756,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,756,702.96/11,801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.03

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