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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.67, 17,790.72 and 4,067.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.67, 17,790.72 and 4,067.01 is: 6,101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.67 : 17,790.72 = 4,067.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.67/17,790.72 = 4,067.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.67x = 17,790.72 × 4,067.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.67x = 72,355,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,355,036.15/11,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.45

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