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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.72, 17,773.40 and 3,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.72, 17,773.40 and 3,083.44 is: 4,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.72 : 17,773.40 = 3,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.72/17,773.40 = 3,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.72x = 17,773.40 × 3,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.72x = 54,803,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803,212.50/11,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.24

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