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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,834.08, 17,751.57 and 3,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,834.08, 17,751.57 and 3,068.76 is: 4,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,834.08 : 17,751.57 = 3,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,834.08/17,751.57 = 3,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,834.08x = 17,751.57 × 3,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,834.08x = 54,475,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,475,307.95/11,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.26

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