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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.62, 17,784.89 and 3,960.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.62, 17,784.89 and 3,960.29 is: 5,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.62 : 17,784.89 = 3,960.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.62/17,784.89 = 3,960.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.62x = 17,784.89 × 3,960.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.62x = 70,433,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,433,361.53/11,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.42

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