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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,858.73, 17,787.76 and 3,093.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,858.73, 17,787.76 and 3,093.65 is: 4,640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,858.73 : 17,787.76 = 3,093.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,858.73/17,787.76 = 3,093.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,858.73x = 17,787.76 × 3,093.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,858.73x = 55,029,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,029,007.05/11,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.38

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