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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,865.46, 17,799.40 and 4,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,865.46, 17,799.40 and 4,073.26 is: 6,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,865.46 : 17,799.40 = 4,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,865.46/17,799.40 = 4,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,865.46x = 17,799.40 × 4,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,865.46x = 72,501,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,501,584.04/11,865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.31

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