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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.98, 17,763.03 and 3,945.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.98, 17,763.03 and 3,945.72 is: 5,916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.98 : 17,763.03 = 3,945.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.98/17,763.03 = 3,945.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.98x = 17,763.03 × 3,945.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.98x = 70,087,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087,942.73/11,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.60

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