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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.62, 17,772.95 and 3,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.62, 17,772.95 and 3,083.52 is: 4,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.62 : 17,772.95 = 3,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.62/17,772.95 = 3,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.62x = 17,772.95 × 3,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.62x = 54,803,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803,246.78/11,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.29

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