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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,823.28, 17,734.92 and 3,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,823.28, 17,734.92 and 3,059.08 is: 4,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,823.28 : 17,734.92 = 3,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,823.28/17,734.92 = 3,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,823.28x = 17,734.92 × 3,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,823.28x = 54,252,539.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,539.07/11,823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.62

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