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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.23, 17,773.30 and 4,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.23, 17,773.30 and 4,453.12 is: 6,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.23 : 17,773.30 = 4,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.23/17,773.30 = 4,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.23x = 17,773.30 × 4,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.23x = 79,146,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,146,637.70/11,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.48

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