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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,859.62, 17,778.87 and 8,731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,859.62, 17,778.87 and 8,731.94 is: 13,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,859.62 : 17,778.87 = 8,731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,859.62/17,778.87 = 8,731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,859.62x = 17,778.87 × 8,731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,859.62x = 155,244,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,244,026.11/11,859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.13

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