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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.88, 17,741.78 and 3,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.88, 17,741.78 and 3,062.76 is: 4,594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.88 : 17,741.78 = 3,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.88/17,741.78 = 3,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.88x = 17,741.78 × 3,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.88x = 54,338,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,338,814.11/11,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.13

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