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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,802.92, 17,705.46 and 3,037.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,802.92, 17,705.46 and 3,037.86 is: 4,557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,802.92 : 17,705.46 = 3,037.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,802.92/17,705.46 = 3,037.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,802.92x = 17,705.46 × 3,037.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,802.92x = 53,786,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786,708.72/11,802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.07

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