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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.82, 17,745.21 and 3,508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.82, 17,745.21 and 3,508.04 is: 5,263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.82 : 17,745.21 = 3,508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.82/17,745.21 = 3,508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.82x = 17,745.21 × 3,508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.82x = 62,250,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,250,950.85/11,827.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.09

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