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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,851.76, 17,778.18 and 3,087.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,851.76, 17,778.18 and 3,087.56 is: 4,631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,851.76 : 17,778.18 = 3,087.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,851.76/17,778.18 = 3,087.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,851.76x = 17,778.18 × 3,087.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,851.76x = 54,891,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,891,197.44/11,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.48

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