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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.83, 17,794.62 and 3,541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.83, 17,794.62 and 3,541.19 is: 5,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.83 : 17,794.62 = 3,541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.83/17,794.62 = 3,541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.83x = 17,794.62 × 3,541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.83x = 63,014,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,014,041.42/11,860.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.79

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