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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.08, 17,767.53 and 4,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.08, 17,767.53 and 4,823.44 is: 7,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.08 : 17,767.53 = 4,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.08/17,767.53 = 4,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.08x = 17,767.53 × 4,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.08x = 85,700,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,700,614.90/11,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.13

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