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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.38, 17,709.65 and 4,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.38, 17,709.65 and 4,408.90 is: 6,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.38 : 17,709.65 = 4,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.38/17,709.65 = 4,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.38x = 17,709.65 × 4,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.38x = 78,080,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,080,075.89/11,804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.50

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