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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.98, 17,704.84 and 3,483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.98, 17,704.84 and 3,483.78 is: 5,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.98 : 17,704.84 = 3,483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.98/17,704.84 = 3,483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.98x = 17,704.84 × 3,483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.98x = 61,679,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,679,767.50/11,805.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.45

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