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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.38, 17,705.99 and 4,408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.38, 17,705.99 and 4,408.26 is: 6,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.38 : 17,705.99 = 4,408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.38/17,705.99 = 4,408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.38x = 17,705.99 × 4,408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.38x = 78,052,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,052,552.10/11,804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.17

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