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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.59, 17,748.94 and 4,050.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.59, 17,748.94 and 4,050.15 is: 6,068.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.59 : 17,748.94 = 4,050.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.59/17,748.94 = 4,050.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.59x = 17,748.94 × 4,050.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.59x = 71,885,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,885,869.34/11,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,068.58

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