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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.76, 17,740.80 and 4,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.76, 17,740.80 and 4,035.36 is: 6,053.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.76 : 17,740.80 = 4,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.76/17,740.80 = 4,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.76x = 17,740.80 × 4,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.76x = 71,590,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,590,514.69/11,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.78

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