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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.67, 17,703.77 and 3,483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.67, 17,703.77 and 3,483.82 is: 5,224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.67 : 17,703.77 = 3,483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.67/17,703.77 = 3,483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.67x = 17,703.77 × 3,483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.67x = 61,676,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,676,777.61/11,804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.78

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