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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,822.46, 17,736.28 and 3,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,822.46, 17,736.28 and 3,503.12 is: 5,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,822.46 : 17,736.28 = 3,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,822.46/17,736.28 = 3,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,822.46x = 17,736.28 × 3,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,822.46x = 62,132,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132,352.78/11,822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.45

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