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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,801.88, 17,702.78 and 3,036.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,801.88, 17,702.78 and 3,036.74 is: 4,555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,801.88 : 17,702.78 = 3,036.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,801.88/17,702.78 = 3,036.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,801.88x = 17,702.78 × 3,036.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,801.88x = 53,758,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,758,740.14/11,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.10

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