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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.26, 17,761.68 and 3,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.26, 17,761.68 and 3,524.13 is: 5,284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.26 : 17,761.68 = 3,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.26/17,761.68 = 3,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.26x = 17,761.68 × 3,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.26x = 62,594,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,594,469.34/11,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.35

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