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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,812, 17,718 and 4,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,812, 17,718 and 4,886.68 is: 7,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,812 : 17,718 = 4,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,812/17,718 = 4,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,812x = 17,718 × 4,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,812x = 86,582,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,582,196.24/11,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.02

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