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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844.82, 17,765.09 and 3,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,844.82, 17,765.09 and 3,079.19 is: 4,618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,844.82 : 17,765.09 = 3,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,844.82/17,765.09 = 3,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,844.82x = 17,765.09 × 3,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,844.82x = 54,702,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702,072.08/11,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.23

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