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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.93, 17,767.43 and 3,948.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.93, 17,767.43 and 3,948.65 is: 5,920.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.93 : 17,767.43 = 3,948.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.93/17,767.43 = 3,948.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.93x = 17,767.43 × 3,948.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.93x = 70,157,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,157,362.47/11,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.99

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