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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.21, 17,782.83 and 3,090.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.21, 17,782.83 and 3,090.15 is: 4,635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.21 : 17,782.83 = 3,090.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.21/17,782.83 = 3,090.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.21x = 17,782.83 × 3,090.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.21x = 54,951,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,951,612.12/11,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.23

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