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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.96, 17,742.54 and 3,062.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.96, 17,742.54 and 3,062.95 is: 4,594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.96 : 17,742.54 = 3,062.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.96/17,742.54 = 3,062.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.96x = 17,742.54 × 3,062.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.96x = 54,344,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344,480.02/11,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.58

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