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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,806.82, 17,707.39 and 3,484.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,806.82, 17,707.39 and 3,484.59 is: 5,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,806.82 : 17,707.39 = 3,484.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,806.82/17,707.39 = 3,484.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,806.82x = 17,707.39 × 3,484.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,806.82x = 61,702,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,702,994.12/11,806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.05

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