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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,854.07, 17,782.12 and 3,088.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,854.07, 17,782.12 and 3,088.97 is: 4,633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,854.07 : 17,782.12 = 3,088.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,854.07/17,782.12 = 3,088.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,854.07x = 17,782.12 × 3,088.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,854.07x = 54,928,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928,416.85/11,854.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.72

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