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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.73, 17,702.97 and 3,482.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.73, 17,702.97 and 3,482.54 is: 5,222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.73 : 17,702.97 = 3,482.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.73/17,702.97 = 3,482.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.73x = 17,702.97 × 3,482.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.73x = 61,651,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651,195.22/11,804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.58

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