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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.20, 17,741.61 and 3,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.20, 17,741.61 and 3,063 is: 4,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.20 : 17,741.61 = 3,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.20/17,741.61 = 3,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.20x = 17,741.61 × 3,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.20x = 54,342,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342,551.43/11,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.71

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