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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,864.46, 17,796.66 and 4,842.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,864.46, 17,796.66 and 4,842.98 is: 7,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,864.46 : 17,796.66 = 4,842.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,864.46/17,796.66 = 4,842.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,864.46x = 17,796.66 × 4,842.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,864.46x = 86,188,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188,868.45/11,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.46

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