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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,831.84, 17,747.92 and 3,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,831.84, 17,747.92 and 3,066.16 is: 4,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,831.84 : 17,747.92 = 3,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,831.84/17,747.92 = 3,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,831.84x = 17,747.92 × 3,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,831.84x = 54,417,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417,962.39/11,831.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.28

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