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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,725.30, 17,581.95 and 3,822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,725.30, 17,581.95 and 3,822.74 is: 5,732.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,725.30 : 17,581.95 = 3,822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,725.30/17,581.95 = 3,822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,725.30x = 17,581.95 × 3,822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,725.30x = 67,211,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,211,223.54/11,725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.15

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