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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,859.76, 17,792.88 and 4,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,859.76, 17,792.88 and 4,835.44 is: 7,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,859.76 : 17,792.88 = 4,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,859.76/17,792.88 = 4,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,859.76x = 17,792.88 × 4,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,859.76x = 86,036,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,036,403.67/11,859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.48

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