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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,862.63, 17,792.40 and 3,096.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,862.63, 17,792.40 and 3,096.99 is: 4,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,862.63 : 17,792.40 = 3,096.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,862.63/17,792.40 = 3,096.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,862.63x = 17,792.40 × 3,096.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,862.63x = 55,102,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,102,884.88/11,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.08

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