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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,832.63, 17,745.91 and 3,510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,832.63, 17,745.91 and 3,510.68 is: 5,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,832.63 : 17,745.91 = 3,510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,832.63/17,745.91 = 3,510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,832.63x = 17,745.91 × 3,510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,832.63x = 62,300,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300,198.55/11,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.12

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