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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.52, 17,707.73 and 3,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.52, 17,707.73 and 3,039.42 is: 4,559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.52 : 17,707.73 = 3,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.52/17,707.73 = 3,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.52x = 17,707.73 × 3,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.52x = 53,821,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,821,213.52/11,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.37

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