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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,867.55, 17,799.78 and 3,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,867.55, 17,799.78 and 3,103.14 is: 4,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,867.55 : 17,799.78 = 3,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,867.55/17,799.78 = 3,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,867.55x = 17,799.78 × 3,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,867.55x = 55,235,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,235,209.31/11,867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.31

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