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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,788.08, 17,682.43 and 3,468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,788.08, 17,682.43 and 3,468.37 is: 5,202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,788.08 : 17,682.43 = 3,468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,788.08/17,682.43 = 3,468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,788.08x = 17,682.43 × 3,468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,788.08x = 61,329,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,329,186.77/11,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.64

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