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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.76, 17,693.78 and 4,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.76, 17,693.78 and 4,005.18 is: 6,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.76 : 17,693.78 = 4,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.76/17,693.78 = 4,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.76x = 17,693.78 × 4,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.76x = 70,866,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,866,753.75/11,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.82

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