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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.84, 17,741.24 and 3,061.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.84, 17,741.24 and 3,061.92 is: 4,593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.84 : 17,741.24 = 3,061.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.84/17,741.24 = 3,061.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.84x = 17,741.24 × 3,061.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.84x = 54,322,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,257.58/11,826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.13

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