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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,841.63, 17,764.89 and 4,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,841.63, 17,764.89 and 4,446.06 is: 6,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,841.63 : 17,764.89 = 4,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,841.63/17,764.89 = 4,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,841.63x = 17,764.89 × 4,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,841.63x = 78,983,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,983,766.83/11,841.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.01

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