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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.55, 17,744.67 and 3,507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.55, 17,744.67 and 3,507.55 is: 5,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.55 : 17,744.67 = 3,507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.55/17,744.67 = 3,507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.55x = 17,744.67 × 3,507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.55x = 62,240,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240,272.90/11,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.31

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