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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.93, 17,710.02 and 3,909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.93, 17,710.02 and 3,909.93 is: 5,865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.93 : 17,710.02 = 3,909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.93/17,710.02 = 3,909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.93x = 17,710.02 × 3,909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.93x = 69,244,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,244,938.50/11,804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.76

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