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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.13, 17,774.73 and 3,084.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.13, 17,774.73 and 3,084.05 is: 4,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.13 : 17,774.73 = 3,084.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.13/17,774.73 = 3,084.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.13x = 17,774.73 × 3,084.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.13x = 54,818,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,818,067.18/11,849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.34

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