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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.23, 17,771.78 and 2,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.23, 17,771.78 and 2,963.62 is: 4,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.23 : 17,771.78 = 2,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.23/17,771.78 = 2,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.23x = 17,771.78 × 2,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.23x = 52,668,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,668,765.62/11,848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.29

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