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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.01, 17,811.59 and 9,410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.01, 17,811.59 and 9,410.06 is: 14,134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.01 : 17,811.59 = 9,410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.01/17,811.59 = 9,410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.01x = 17,811.59 × 9,410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.01x = 167,607,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,607,994.49/11,858.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,134.58

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