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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844.59, 17,747.44 and 4,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,844.59, 17,747.44 and 4,049.15 is: 6,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,844.59 : 17,747.44 = 4,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,844.59/17,747.44 = 4,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,844.59x = 17,747.44 × 4,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,844.59x = 71,862,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862,046.68/11,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.08

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