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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,886.54, 17,828.49 and 3,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,886.54, 17,828.49 and 3,122.46 is: 4,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,886.54 : 17,828.49 = 3,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,886.54/17,828.49 = 3,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,886.54x = 17,828.49 × 3,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,886.54x = 55,668,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668,746.89/11,886.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.34

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