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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,869.33, 17,802.78 and 3,103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,869.33, 17,802.78 and 3,103.12 is: 4,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,869.33 : 17,802.78 = 3,103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,869.33/17,802.78 = 3,103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,869.33x = 17,802.78 × 3,103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,869.33x = 55,244,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244,162.67/11,869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.36

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