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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,808.67, 17,708.76 and 3,909.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,808.67, 17,708.76 and 3,909.73 is: 5,863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,808.67 : 17,708.76 = 3,909.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,808.67/17,708.76 = 3,909.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,808.67x = 17,708.76 × 3,909.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,808.67x = 69,236,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,236,470.23/11,808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.19

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