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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.31, 17,741.08 and 3,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.31, 17,741.08 and 3,062.53 is: 4,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.31 : 17,741.08 = 3,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.31/17,741.08 = 3,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.31x = 17,741.08 × 3,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.31x = 54,332,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,332,589.73/11,828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.44

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