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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,828.96, 17,744.04 and 3,063.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,828.96, 17,744.04 and 3,063.95 is: 4,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,828.96 : 17,744.04 = 3,063.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,828.96/17,744.04 = 3,063.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,828.96x = 17,744.04 × 3,063.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,828.96x = 54,366,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366,851.36/11,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.08

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