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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.54, 17,738.49 and 3,062.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.54, 17,738.49 and 3,062.22 is: 4,592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.54 : 17,738.49 = 3,062.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.54/17,738.49 = 3,062.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.54x = 17,738.49 × 3,062.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.54x = 54,319,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,319,158.85/11,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.99

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