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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,645.25, 17,470.61 and 3,854.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,645.25, 17,470.61 and 3,854.07 is: 5,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,645.25 : 17,470.61 = 3,854.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,645.25/17,470.61 = 3,854.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,645.25x = 17,470.61 × 3,854.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,645.25x = 67,332,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,332,934.61/11,645.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,782.01

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