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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,825.93, 17,737.52 and 3,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,825.93, 17,737.52 and 3,060.16 is: 4,589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,825.93 : 17,737.52 = 3,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,825.93/17,737.52 = 3,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,825.93x = 17,737.52 × 3,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,825.93x = 54,279,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279,649.20/11,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.88

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