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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.26, 17,741.37 and 3,505.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.26, 17,741.37 and 3,505.51 is: 5,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.26 : 17,741.37 = 3,505.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.26/17,741.37 = 3,505.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.26x = 17,741.37 × 3,505.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.26x = 62,192,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,192,549.95/11,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.30

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