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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.84, 17,709.51 and 3,908.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.84, 17,709.51 and 3,908.03 is: 5,862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.84 : 17,709.51 = 3,908.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.84/17,709.51 = 3,908.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.84x = 17,709.51 × 3,908.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.84x = 69,209,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,209,207.82/11,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.29

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