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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,822.35, 17,732.08 and 3,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,822.35, 17,732.08 and 3,056.53 is: 4,584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,822.35 : 17,732.08 = 3,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,822.35/17,732.08 = 3,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,822.35x = 17,732.08 × 3,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,822.35x = 54,198,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,198,634.48/11,822.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.42

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