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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,780.96, 17,671.28 and 3,989.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,780.96, 17,671.28 and 3,989.84 is: 5,984.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,780.96 : 17,671.28 = 3,989.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,780.96/17,671.28 = 3,989.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,780.96x = 17,671.28 × 3,989.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,780.96x = 70,505,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,505,579.80/11,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,984.71

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