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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.38, 17,773.61 and 3,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.38, 17,773.61 and 3,083.30 is: 4,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.38 : 17,773.61 = 3,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.38/17,773.61 = 3,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.38x = 17,773.61 × 3,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.38x = 54,801,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,267.43/11,848.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.21

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