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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,850.67, 17,779.02 and 4,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,850.67, 17,779.02 and 4,059.46 is: 6,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,850.67 : 17,779.02 = 4,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,850.67/17,779.02 = 4,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,850.67x = 17,779.02 × 4,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,850.67x = 72,173,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,173,220.53/11,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.22

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