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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.52, 17,774.22 and 3,084.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.52, 17,774.22 and 3,084.42 is: 4,626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.52 : 17,774.22 = 3,084.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.52/17,774.22 = 3,084.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.52x = 17,774.22 × 3,084.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.52x = 54,823,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,823,159.65/11,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.61

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