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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,867.92, 17,805.77 and 4,853.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,867.92, 17,805.77 and 4,853.83 is: 7,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,867.92 : 17,805.77 = 4,853.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,867.92/17,805.77 = 4,853.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,867.92x = 17,805.77 × 4,853.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,867.92x = 86,426,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,426,177.05/11,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.34

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