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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.33, 17,797.47 and 5,933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.33, 17,797.47 and 5,933.44 is: 8,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.33 : 17,797.47 = 5,933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.33/17,797.47 = 5,933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.33x = 17,797.47 × 5,933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.33x = 105,600,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,600,220.40/11,858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.15

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