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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.26, 17,738.74 and 4,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.26, 17,738.74 and 4,035.25 is: 6,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.26 : 17,738.74 = 4,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.26/17,738.74 = 4,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.26x = 17,738.74 × 4,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.26x = 71,580,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,580,250.59/11,828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.63

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