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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,806.11, 17,711.61 and 9,871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,806.11, 17,711.61 and 9,871.83 is: 14,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,806.11 : 17,711.61 = 9,871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,806.11/17,711.61 = 9,871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,806.11x = 17,711.61 × 9,871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,806.11x = 174,846,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,846,002.95/11,806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.79

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