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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,808.06, 17,710.46 and 4,015.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,808.06, 17,710.46 and 4,015.86 is: 6,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,808.06 : 17,710.46 = 4,015.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,808.06/17,710.46 = 4,015.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,808.06x = 17,710.46 × 4,015.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,808.06x = 71,122,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,122,727.90/11,808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.24

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