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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,800.92, 17,702.46 and 3,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,800.92, 17,702.46 and 3,035.85 is: 4,554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,800.92 : 17,702.46 = 3,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,800.92/17,702.46 = 3,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,800.92x = 17,702.46 × 3,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,800.92x = 53,742,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742,013.19/11,800.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.05

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