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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,802.63, 17,706.55 and 3,907.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,802.63, 17,706.55 and 3,907.61 is: 5,862.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,802.63 : 17,706.55 = 3,907.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,802.63/17,706.55 = 3,907.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,802.63x = 17,706.55 × 3,907.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,802.63x = 69,190,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,190,291.85/11,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.28

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