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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,865.84, 17,801.27 and 4,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,865.84, 17,801.27 and 4,470.14 is: 6,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,865.84 : 17,801.27 = 4,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,865.84/17,801.27 = 4,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,865.84x = 17,801.27 × 4,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,865.84x = 79,574,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,574,107.86/11,865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.15

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