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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.89, 17,738.83 and 4,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.89, 17,738.83 and 4,034.77 is: 6,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.89 : 17,738.83 = 4,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.89/17,738.83 = 4,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.89x = 17,738.83 × 4,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.89x = 71,572,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,572,099.12/11,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.15

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