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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.70, 17,738.52 and 3,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.70, 17,738.52 and 3,059.88 is: 4,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.70 : 17,738.52 = 3,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.70/17,738.52 = 3,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.70x = 17,738.52 × 3,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.70x = 54,277,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277,742.58/11,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.81

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