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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.04, 17,740.74 and 3,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.04, 17,740.74 and 3,063.72 is: 4,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.04 : 17,740.74 = 3,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.04/17,740.74 = 3,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.04x = 17,740.74 × 3,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.04x = 54,352,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,352,659.95/11,828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.24

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