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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.64, 17,761.92 and 4,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.64, 17,761.92 and 4,823.84 is: 7,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.64 : 17,761.92 = 4,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.64/17,761.92 = 4,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.64x = 17,761.92 × 4,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.64x = 85,680,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,680,660.17/11,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.10

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