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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,867.64, 17,802.50 and 3,102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,867.64, 17,802.50 and 3,102.52 is: 4,654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,867.64 : 17,802.50 = 3,102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,867.64/17,802.50 = 3,102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,867.64x = 17,802.50 × 3,102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,867.64x = 55,232,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,232,612.30/11,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.05

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