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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,811.63, 17,719.88 and 4,886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,811.63, 17,719.88 and 4,886.13 is: 7,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,811.63 : 17,719.88 = 4,886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,811.63/17,719.88 = 4,886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,811.63x = 17,719.88 × 4,886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,811.63x = 86,581,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,581,637.26/11,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.20

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