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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,868.91, 17,804.57 and 3,103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,868.91, 17,804.57 and 3,103.90 is: 4,656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,868.91 : 17,804.57 = 3,103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,868.91/17,804.57 = 3,103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,868.91x = 17,804.57 × 3,103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,868.91x = 55,263,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,263,604.82/11,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.17

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