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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.82, 17,705.90 and 3,483.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.82, 17,705.90 and 3,483.59 is: 5,224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.82 : 17,705.90 = 3,483.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.82/17,705.90 = 3,483.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.82x = 17,705.90 × 3,483.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.82x = 61,680,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680,034.50/11,805.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.54

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