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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.70, 17,708.55 and 9,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.70, 17,708.55 and 9,861.70 is: 14,792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.70 : 17,708.55 = 9,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.70/17,708.55 = 9,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.70x = 17,708.55 × 9,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.70x = 174,636,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,636,407.54/11,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,792.55

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