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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,806.41, 17,711.24 and 3,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,806.41, 17,711.24 and 3,487.04 is: 5,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,806.41 : 17,711.24 = 3,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,806.41/17,711.24 = 3,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,806.41x = 17,711.24 × 3,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,806.41x = 61,759,696.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759,696.34/11,806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.03

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