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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844.73, 17,767.55 and 3,079.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,844.73, 17,767.55 and 3,079.42 is: 4,619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,844.73 : 17,767.55 = 3,079.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,844.73/17,767.55 = 3,079.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,844.73x = 17,767.55 × 3,079.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,844.73x = 54,713,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,713,712.10/11,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.24

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