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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.35, 17,737.80 and 3,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.35, 17,737.80 and 3,060.07 is: 4,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.35 : 17,737.80 = 3,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.35/17,737.80 = 3,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.35x = 17,737.80 × 3,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.35x = 54,278,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,278,909.65/11,825.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.05

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