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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,798.18, 17,680.77 and 8,873.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,798.18, 17,680.77 and 8,873.06 is: 13,297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,798.18 : 17,680.77 = 8,873.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,798.18/17,680.77 = 8,873.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,798.18x = 17,680.77 × 8,873.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,798.18x = 156,882,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,882,533.06/11,798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.18

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