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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.37, 17,764.95 and 3,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.37, 17,764.95 and 3,523.14 is: 5,283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.37 : 17,764.95 = 3,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.37/17,764.95 = 3,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.37x = 17,764.95 × 3,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.37x = 62,588,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,588,405.94/11,845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.79

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