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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,840.96, 17,761.44 and 4,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,840.96, 17,761.44 and 4,823.94 is: 7,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,840.96 : 17,761.44 = 4,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,840.96/17,761.44 = 4,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,840.96x = 17,761.44 × 4,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,840.96x = 85,680,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,680,120.87/11,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.91

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