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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,823.93, 17,734.52 and 3,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,823.93, 17,734.52 and 3,058.16 is: 4,586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,823.93 : 17,734.52 = 3,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,823.93/17,734.52 = 3,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,823.93x = 17,734.52 × 3,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,823.93x = 54,234,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,234,918.66/11,823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.88

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