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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.81, 17,771.04 and 3,528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.81, 17,771.04 and 3,528.27 is: 5,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.81 : 17,771.04 = 3,528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.81/17,771.04 = 3,528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.81x = 17,771.04 × 3,528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.81x = 62,701,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,701,027.30/11,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.31

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