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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,807.96, 17,701.41 and 4,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,807.96, 17,701.41 and 4,406.72 is: 6,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,807.96 : 17,701.41 = 4,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,807.96/17,701.41 = 4,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,807.96x = 17,701.41 × 4,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,807.96x = 78,005,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,005,157.48/11,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.15

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