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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.18, 17,741.08 and 3,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.18, 17,741.08 and 3,062.06 is: 4,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.18 : 17,741.08 = 3,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.18/17,741.08 = 3,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.18x = 17,741.08 × 3,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.18x = 54,324,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,324,251.42/11,827.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.17

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