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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.02, 17,786.97 and 3,092.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.02, 17,786.97 and 3,092.92 is: 4,639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.02 : 17,786.97 = 3,092.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.02/17,786.97 = 3,092.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.02x = 17,786.97 × 3,092.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.02x = 55,013,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,013,630.78/11,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.36

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