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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,855.54, 17,783.30 and 3,541.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,855.54, 17,783.30 and 3,541.39 is: 5,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,855.54 : 17,783.30 = 3,541.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,855.54/17,783.30 = 3,541.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,855.54x = 17,783.30 × 3,541.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,855.54x = 62,977,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,977,600.79/11,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.08

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