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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.76, 17,740.68 and 4,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.76, 17,740.68 and 4,035.64 is: 6,053.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.76 : 17,740.68 = 4,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.76/17,740.68 = 4,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.76x = 17,740.68 × 4,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.76x = 71,594,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,594,997.84/11,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.64

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