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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,801.39, 17,702.21 and 4,010.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,801.39, 17,702.21 and 4,010.81 is: 6,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,801.39 : 17,702.21 = 4,010.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,801.39/17,702.21 = 4,010.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,801.39x = 17,702.21 × 4,010.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,801.39x = 71,000,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,000,122.41/11,801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.25

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