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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.88, 17,495.76 and 3,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.88, 17,495.76 and 3,870.84 is: 5,806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.88 : 17,495.76 = 3,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.88/17,495.76 = 3,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.88x = 17,495.76 × 3,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.88x = 67,723,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,723,287.64/11,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.24

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